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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

BASIC FIRST AIDInitial Management of Skeletal and Soft

Tissue InjuriesPrepared by Marilyn RauschIndiana FCRV DAT ProgramBased on American Red Cross Participant’s Manual, 3rd edition

Emphasis today is on a Conscious injured

person

Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

IF •the person is not conscious

First •Activate the EMS system (call 911)

Then •Perform basic CPR

Check Temperature

Check Neck

Check shoulders

Check Chest and Abdomen

Check arms

Check legs

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Approach to a Conscious

injured person

Check skin with the back of your

hand

Ask person to move head from side to

side

Ask person to shrug shouldersAsk person

to breathe deeply

Ask person to

move fingers, hands

and arms

Ask person to bend legs

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If there are no obvious injuries

Help the person into a

comfortable position

Help the person to slowly stand

when ready

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If there are obvious injuries

Take action CALL 9-1-1

Stop bleeding

Minimize shockSplint possible fractures

Controlling external bleeding

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CHECK AREA (for safety)

CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)

Controlling external bleeding

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Use disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment whenever possible.

Always wash hands well with soap and water after treating a cut.

Controlling external bleeding

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Cover wound with a sterile dressing Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops

Controlling external bleeding

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Cover Dressing with bandage

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Controlling external bleeding

If bleeding does not stop, apply more pressure

Take steps to minimize shock*

Call 9-1-1 if not already done

Help victim lie down

Elevate legs about 12”

Keep person from getting chilled or

overheated

Do NOT give food or drink

Offer reassurance

Monitor the person’s airway, breathing and

circulation

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Prevent or minimize

shock

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PRACTICE TIME

Applying a soft splint

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CHECK AREA (for safety)

CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)

Applying a soft splint

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•Folded Blanket•Towel•pillow

Use soft materials

•Use folded to tie the splint•Make a sling

Triangular

bandage

Support the injured body part above and below the site of the injury.

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Applying a Soft Splint

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Applying a Soft Splint

Check for feeling, warmth and color.(If unable to check for warmth and color, just check for feeling)

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition

Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Applying a Soft Splint

• Place several folded triangular bandages above and below the injured body part

Applying a Soft Splint

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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Gently wrap a soft object (a folded blanket or towel) around the injured body part.

Applying a Soft Splint

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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Tie triangular bandages securely with knots.

Applying a Soft Splint

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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Check again for feeling, warmth and color.• (If unable to check for warmth and color, just check for feeling)

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PRACTICE TIME

Applying a rigid splint

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CHECK AREA (for safety)

CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)

Applying a rigid splint

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•Boards•Folded magazines or newspapers•Metal strips (no sharp edges!)

Material

s

Applying a

RIGID Splint

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• Support the injured body part above and below the area of the injury.

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Applying a RIGID Splint

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• Check for feeling, warmth and color.

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Applying a RIGID Splint

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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition

• Place the rigid splint (board) under the injured body part and the joints that are above and below the injured body part.

Applying a

RIGID Splint

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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition

• Tie several folded Triangular bandages above and below the injured body part.

Applying a RIGID Splint

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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Recheck for feeling, warmth and color

Applying a RIGID Splint

If a rigid splint is used on an injured forearm, immobilize the wrist and

the elbow. Bind the arm to the chest, using folded triangular

bandages, or apply a sling.

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Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

PRACTICE TIME

Applying an anatomic splint

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CHECK AREA (for safety)

CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)

Applying an anatomic splint

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•Arm braced to chest•Injured leg braced to uninjured leg•“Buddy taping” fingers or toes to adjacent digit.

The person’s body is the splint

Applying an

AnatomicSplint

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Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Support the injured body part above and below the site of the injury.

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Applying an Anatomic

Splint

• Check for feeling, warmth and color

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

Applying an

AnatomicSplint

• Place several folded triangular bandages above and below the injured body part.

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

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Applying an

AnatomicSplint

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Place the uninjured body part next to the injured body part.

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Applying an

AnatomicSplint

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Tie triangular bandages securely.

Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

Applying an

AnatomicSplint

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

• Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.

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PRACTICE TIME

Applying a sling and binder

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CHECK AREA (for safety)

CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)

Applying a sling and binder

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•Injuries to shoulder•Injuries to upper arm•Injuries to elbow•Supporting splints placed on forearm or wrist.

Uses

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Applying a sling and

binder

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Support the injured body part above and below the site of the injury.

Indiana FCRV DAT Program 2008

Applying a sling and

binder

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Check for feeling, warmth and color.

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Applying a sling and

binder

Photos and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition

Place a triangular bandage under the injured arm and over the uninjured shoulder to form a sling.

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Applying a sling

and binder

Tie the ends of the sling at the side of the neck.

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

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Applying a sling

and binder

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3 rd edition

Bind the injured body part to the chest with a folded triangular bandage

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Applying a sling

and binder

Photo and information from American Red Cross Participant’s manual, 3rd edition

Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.

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PRACTICE TIME

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The End