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Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilites and ESM v2

Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilites and ESM v2

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Lesson 1 Roles and Responsibilites and ESM v2

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  1. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FIRST AIDER AND EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT

  2. Definitions First aid • The emergency care given to an injured or suddenly ill person using readily available materials First aider • Someone who takes charge of an emergency scene and gives first aid Medical help • Care given by a health care professional, or under the supervision of a medical doctor

  3. Definitions Casualty • the individual who is injured or becomes suddenly ill Ages • Adult – over the age of 8 • Child – between 1 and 8 years of age • Infant – under the age of 1 year

  4. Objectives • Preserve Life • Prevent Further Injury • Promote Recovery

  5. Why do people hesitate to help? • Fear of a lawsuit • Fear of contracting a disease • Fear of making things worse

  6. Legal and Regulatory Issues Good Samaritan Principles • No legal duty to respond (except in Quebec) • Identify yourself and get consent • Use reasonable skill and care • You are not negligent • Do not abandon the casualty

  7. Infections Prevent infection • Hand washing • Minimizing mouth to mouth contact • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Take care when handling sharp objects Maintain immunizations • Tetanus • Hepatitis

  8. Fear of making things worse

  9. Communication • Who might a First aider need to communicate with? • The casualty • Bystanders • Other first aiders • Other professionals (E.g. hydro services) • Ems providers

  10. Emergency Scene Management Definition Four Steps in ESM • Scene Survey • Primary Survey • Secondary Survey • Ongoing Casualty Care

  11. video ESM for unresponsive non-trauma casualty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea1RJUOiNfQ

  12. Emergency Scene Management Scene survey: • History • Hazards • Responsive Primary survey: • Airway • Breathing • Circulation Secondary survey: • SAMPLE history • Vital signs record • Head-to-toe examination Ongoing care: • Re-check ABC • Rest / Reassure • Keep warm

  13. Positioning the Casualty • Not always found in a convenient Location • How should you move the Casualty?

  14. Video Positioning an unresponsive Casualty

  15. Shock • Shock is a circulation problem where the body’s tissues don’t get enough oxygenated blood. • Why is recognizing and managing shock important?

  16. Video • Shock Video

  17. Fainting • Fainting if a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a shortage of oxygenated blood to the brain.

  18. Video • Fainting Video

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