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basic principles of first aid

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    1. Basic Principles of First Aid

    3. Securing the scene 1. Electrical hazards 2. Chemical hazards 3. Noxious & Toxic gases 4. Ground hazards 5. Fire 6. Unstable equipment

    4. Fundamentals of First Aid Activate EMS System “911” 1. ABC (airway-breathing-circulation) 2. Control bleeding 3. Treat for Shock(medical emergencies) 4. Open wounds & Burns 5. Fractures & Dislocations 6. Transportation

    5. Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Major Medical Emergencies

    6. Heart Attack Signals may include; persistent chest pain pain often radiates to left shoulder and arm shortness of breath bluish color of lips and fingernails

    7. Stroke Signals may include; unconsciousness limp facial muscles weakness of one side of body breathing difficulty unequal pupils speech impairment

    8. Treatment for Heart Attack/Stroke Call for help or 911 Pulse, but is not breathing start R.B. No pulse or breathing start CPR If on medication, get for them Keep warm and in sitting position

    9. Diabetic emergencies

    10. Seizure Disorder Not a disease Sign of an underlying defect, injury or disease Epilepsy is one condition which results in seizures Signs/Symptoms Possible loss of consciousness Convulsions Severe spasms Vomiting Pale before and bluish during seizure Loud labored breathing Short lived, but followed up by another

    11. Treatment of Seizure Disorder keep person calm do not restrain protect, but do not hold nothing in mouth after ensure airway is open place on side if no spinal injuries protect from embarrassment transport to medical facility

    12. Anaphylactic Shock Eating or drinking Inhalation Injection Absorption The more common allergic reactions are the result of; bee stings shell fish medications

    13. Anaphylactic Shock Full fledge emergency Get help now Look for medical tags Time is not on your side Signs/Symptoms state of awareness skin irritation, burning, itching, etc. headache weakness difficulty breathing abnormal pulse rate chills and fever profuse sweating vomiting muscle cramps, chest tightening

    14. Control of Bleeding

    15. Types of Bleeding

    16. Control of Bleeding Direct Pressure

    17. Pressure Points Where the artery passes over a bone close to the skin

    18. Treatment of Various Wounds, Burns, and Musculoskeletal Skeletal Injuries

    19. Types of Wounds

    20. Burns

    24. Fractures & Dislocations

    26. Splints

    28. Neck & Spinal Injuries

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