BELL WORK

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THE FIRST TO ARRIVE AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT? IF NOT WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?

SAFETY AND EMERGENCIES

BASIC FIRST AID

OBJECTIVES

• explain universal precautions.

• identify the steps to take in an emergency.

FIRST AID

Administering the proper first aid sometimes means the difference between life and death

first aid The immediate temporary care give to an injured or ill person until he or she can get professional health

Knowing what to do in an emergency is as important as knowing what not to do.

BEING PREPARED

LEARN BASIC FIRST AID SKILLS

KEEP A LIST OF EMERGENCY NUMBERS

KNOW WHERE FAMILY MEDICAL RECORDS ARE LOCATED

MAKE SURE HOME AND CARS ARE STOCKED UP WITH FIRST AID SUPPLIES

FIRST AID

First Aid Supplies

Instruments tweezers, scissors

Equipment thermometer, cotton swabs, blanket, cold pack

Medicationsantiseptic, ointment, sterile eyewash, activated charcoal, syrup of ipecac

Dressingsgauze pads, adhesive tape, adhesive bandages, triangular bandage

Miscellaneoussmall flashlight, tissues, hand cleanser, disposable gloves, face mask, plastic bags

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

To protect yourself when giving first aid, follow universal precautions.

universal precautions Actions taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood as if it were contaminated

Viruses such as HIV and hepatitis B and C can be spread through contact with an infected person’s blood.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Wear protective gloves while treating a victim.

Use a face mask or shield when giving first aid for breathing emergencies.

Cove any open wounds on your body with sterile dressings.

Avoid touching any object that was in contact with the victim’s blood.

Wash hands thoroughly after giving first aid.

FIRST STEPS

Identify the Signs of an Emergency

Take Action Call for HelpProvide Care

Until Help Arrives

SIGNS OF AN EMERGENCY

Often something you see, hear, or smell will alert you to an emergency.

TAKING ACTION

• Before acting, consider your strengths and limitations.

• Put your own safety first.

• One action that never hurts is calling for help.

CALLING FOR HELP

• Dial 911 for all emergencies in most of the United States.

• Stay calm when calling for help.

• Stay on the phone until the operator tells you to hang up.

PROVIDING CARE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES

• Carefully loosen any tight clothing.

• Offer a coat or blanket to the victim.

• Avoid moving the victim unless he or she is in danger.

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be necessary if the victim is unconscious.