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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


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


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


If there are no obvious injuries

Help the person into a

comfortable position

Help the person to slowly stand

when ready


If there are obvious injuries

Take action CALL 9-1-1

Stop bleeding

Minimize shockSplint possible fractures

Controlling external bleeding


CHECK AREA (for safety)

CHECK PERSON (use standard precautions)



Use disposable gloves and other personal protective equipment whenever possible.

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



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



Cover Dressing with bandage



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


Prevent or minimize

shock


PRACTICE TIME

Applying a soft splint




Applying a soft splint


•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



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





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




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




• Tie triangular bandages securely with knots.




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


PRACTICE TIME

Applying a rigid splint




Applying a rigid splint


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

Material

s

Applying a

RIGID Splint


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


Applying a RIGID Splint


• Check for feeling, warmth and color.





• 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



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




• Recheck for feeling, warmth and color


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.



PRACTICE TIME

Applying an anatomic splint




Applying an anatomic splint


•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



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


Applying an Anatomic

Splint

• Check for feeling, warmth and color



Applying an

AnatomicSplint

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



Applying an

AnatomicSplint


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


Applying an

AnatomicSplint


• Tie triangular bandages securely.


Applying an

AnatomicSplint


• Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.


PRACTICE TIME

Applying a sling and binder




Applying a sling and binder


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

Uses


Applying a sling and

binder


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



binder


Check for feeling, warmth and color.



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.


Applying a sling

and binder

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



Applying a sling

and binder


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


Applying a sling

and binder


Recheck for feeling, warmth and color.


PRACTICE TIME


The End

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ready slide

safety check person

soft splint check

check area

basic cpr slide

sling triangular bandage

soft materials use