Renegade Squadron

Combat Lifesaver Basic Life Support

Scene Safety: checking for any hazards.

• Weapons

• Animals

• Hazardous materials

• Unstable surfaces

• Sharps/glass

• Other people (bystanders)

Always assure wellbeing – PERSONAL SAFETY IS KEY!!!

Who is most important?

YOURSELF

Who is second important?

YOUR CREW

Who is third important?

CASUALTIES

Body, Substance Isolation (BSI)

Types:

• Goggles

• Masks

• Gowns

• Gloves

Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP)

• bacteria and viruses present in blood and body fluids

• bacteria can live outside the body

• Viruses are in the body and difficult to kill

• Primary concerns are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS

Blood Borne Pathogens can be spread through direct or indirect contact.

Direct Contact

• Kissing

• Touching

• sex

Indirect Contact

• Coming in contact with contact that has been touched by droplets of an infected person

• Sneezing

• Coughing