Chapter 2

Action at an Emergency PP 11-22

Do Now:

P. 23 “Check Your Knowledge” #1-10

Emergencies

Dangerous Unusual/ Rare Events Different from on another Unforeseen Urgent

Bystander Actions

You are a vital link between the emergency medical services(EMS) and the victim:

• Recognizing the emergency• Deciding to help• Calling 9-1-1• Checking the Victim• Giving first aid

Recongnizing the Emergency

catastrophic? Physical Distance- The closer a bystander is to

an emergency situation the more likey they will notice it

Relationship- increases likelihood of noticing an emergency

Time Exposed- Evidence indicates the longer a bystander is aware of the situation the more likely he or she will notice the emergency

To Help or Not to Help

Deciding to help is an attitude about emergencies and about one’s ability to deal with emergencies which is usually a result of:

• Appreciating the importance of help• Feeling confident• Be willing to help• Feeling comfortable about taking charge5. The bodily fluids

Why NOT Help?

Could be harmful Helping doesn’t matter? Obstacles can prevent helping (swim,

knowledge)

When Calling EMS

Be Prepared to give the dispatcher the following information:

• Victim’s location• Phone Number you are calling from and your

name• What happened• Number of person’s needing attention• Victim’s condition**Never hang up the phone until he dispatcher

instructs you to do so

Scene Size-Up

If you are at the scene of an emergency situation, do a 10 second scene size-up, looking for 3 things:

• Hazards that could be dangerous to you, the victim(s), or bystanders

• Cause of the injury or illness• Number of victims

Disease Precautions

Diseases can range from mild to life threatening

How to prevent?:• Handwashing• Personal Protective Equip(gloves,

mouth barrier, eye protection, gowns)** Skill Drill 2-1 page 18 Demonstration

Stages of Grieving

• Denial• Anger• Bargaining• Depression• Acceptance

Assessment in Action

P. 22 Read the scenario and complete #1-5