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Sports Recreation and Lifestyle

Emergency Care

Emergency care is given to a person who is injured or becomes suddenly ill. It should begin as soon

as possible and continue until medical aid arrives.

The caregiver aims to

To preserve life To prevent the casualtys injuries or illness from getting worse until professional help arrives To promote the casualtys recovery

DRABC

DRABC stands for

Danger Firstly must consider danger to yourself, bystanders and the casualtyo Assess the casualtys injuries and send for medical aid by

State location of incident State type of accident or illness State number of casualties State condition of casualties

Response determine if the casualty is conscious by using the squeeze and shouttechnique

o Make casualty comfortable and treat any external injuries Airwayensure casualtys airway is clear by placing in stable side position

o Place casualtys further arm at right angles to bodyo Place the nearer arm across the chest with the fingers at the top of the shouldero Bend the nearer knee into a right angle at the hip and kneeo Place on hand on the casualtys shoulder and grasp their thigh with the other hando Roll casualty away from you making sure the head and the body stay in lineo Keep the upper leg bent while checking the airway and breathing.

Clear and open the casualtys airway using the following steps

With the casualty supported on the side, tilt their head backwards and slightlydown

Open the mouth and use your fingers to scoop out any foreign objects Place one hand on the casualtys forehead and support the chin with the other

hand

Lift the jaw forward and open the casualtys mouth slightly Breathing The look, listen and feel technique will allow you to determine if the casualty is

breathing

o Look for the rising and falling of the chesto Listen to the sound of breathingo Feel the breath with your checko If casualty is breathing, place them in stable side position

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Circulation - check for the casualtys pulse to let you know if the heart is beating andpumping blood around the body

o Feel for the groove behind the Adams apple for the carotid pulse using the end ofthe middle two fingers

o Feel for the radial pulse at the thumb at the thumb side of the wrist If no pulse is found, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may need to be

performed

EAR

This is achieved by exhaling air from your lungs into the casualtys mouth or nose or both

o Place casualty onto their back, ensuring that their airway remains open by tiltingheir head back and supporting jaw.

Kneel beside casualty Place a hand on the casualtys forehead and tilt their head back. Pinch the casualtys nose with the fingertips or seal with your cheek. Lift their jaw forward with the other hand using the pistol grip avoiding pressure on neck Take a deep breath and open your mouth wide Place your mouth over the casualtys mouth, making an airtight seal Breathe firmly into the casualtys mouth Turn your head to check that their lungs have inflated. Feel and listen for exhaled air

remember look listen and feel

If the chest does not rise, check that the casualtys head is tilted correctly, that their airwayis not block and that you are making an airtight seal with our mouth

Give 5 full breaths in 10 seconds, then check carotid pulse for 5 seconds. If a pulse is presentcontinue EAR at the rate of 15 breaths per minute

Check for the pulse after 1 minutes of EAR and then every two minutes thereaftero Can be administered as

Mouth to mouth resuscitation Mouth to nose resuscitation Mouth to mouth and nose resuscitation

Children (1 9) years Infants (up to 12 months)

Tilt head only slightly

Give smaller breaths

Watch for movement of the lower chest

Breathing rate is 20 breaths per minute

No head tilt

Seal both mouth and nose

Puff air rather than blow until chest rises

Breathing rate is 20 breaths per minute