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Target audience Parents of Elementary School Students Location: Open House Age range: ~20-40 year old parents
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Chapter 35 Lessons 1-4Group #2
Robbie GerkeLacey Greathead
Jessie KingAllison Ortega
Morgan Thomas
Target audience Parents of Elementary School Students Location: Open House Age range: ~20-40 year old parents
The Basics … The assistance given to an injured
or sick person in need of urgent medical assistance.
applies to a broad range of medical situations
The Basics (continued) First aid consists of:
specific knowledge skills the ability to assess a situation make appropriate decisions
Child Safety Protect your child
#1 Priority
In an emergency situation… Logical order to be followed:
1st: Assess the scene 2nd: Life threatening conditions?
Ask, “Are you okay?” No response: call for help
3rd: Attempt to help
The Good Samaritan Act What it is …
Law protecting those who provide help in emergency situations
What it does … Legal implications
First Aid for Choking, Rescue Breathing, and CPR
Choking: The Universal Sign Inability to talk Difficult breathing Inability to cough
forcefully Skin, lips and nails
turning blue Loss of
consciousness
Choking Choking occurs when…
Main causes in children
How to prevent
The Heimlich Maneuver
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act quickly A lifesaving technique
Must be certified to administer
What would you do??
CPR Video
Before You Begin Ask, “Are you alright?”
Call for help FIRST
Roll onto back
The ABCs of CPR Airway
Breathing
Circulation
When To Stop CPR When to stop
The Do’s
The Don’ts
Where to get certified… American Red Cross
American Heart Association
College/University Campus
Fractures, Sprains, and Strains
Fractures Break in the bone Different types
Simple Comminuted Open Closed Undisplaced Displaced
Fractures What to do
Avoid movement! Never attempt to set the bone Immobilize using a splint Seek medical care immediately
Sprains Stretching or tearing of soft tissue
bands/ligaments
Caused by sudden falls, twists, blows
Commonly at joints: wrist, fingers, knees, ankles
Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Strains
Occur in muscles “pulled muscle”
Too much usage
Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Heat Emergencies
Heat Cramps
Heat Strokes
Heat Cramps Caused by high temperatures Body loses water and salts Symptoms
Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Headache dizziness
Heat Cramps What to do
Move victim out of heat Firm pressure and gently massage Give water or sports drink
(4 oz/15 min)
Heat Stroke Life Threatening Symptoms
Lack of perspiration Vomiting Confusion Irregular pulse
Heat Stroke What to do
Shade Cold water or ice packs:
neck, groin area, under arms Seek medical care immediately!
Cuts, Scrapes, and Burns
Cuts Minor cuts
clean wound wash and disinfect
control bleeding bandage/sterile gauze
Severe cuts Control bleeding Get to hospital
Scrapes Clean wound
remove debris wash and disinfect
Control bleeding bandage/sterile gauze
Minor Burns Burn prevention
keep stove off and hot items away from edges of counters
allow food/drink to cool before serving
Identify severity
Minor Burns (cont’d) Treatment
Stop burning Soak in cool water Cover with dry, sterile dressing
Never apply cream
Bites and Stings
Animal Bites Dangers
Rabies Common
carriers Symptoms Treatment
Bee Stings Non-allergic
Treatment Side effects
Allergic Treatment
get to hospital if possible carry bee sting kit
Side effects
Snake Bites Poisonous snakes Treatment for bites
Snake Bite Cases Per Year by Body Location
0
5
10
15
20
25
hand arm finger leg toe foot face
Series1
Poisonings
In the U.S. …
Every 30 seconds a child is poisoned=1 million children each year
4 Categories of Poisons Solid Poisons
Liquid Poisons
Spray Poisons
Invisible Poisons
Most Common PoisonsMedicines
Cleaning products Antifreeze
Windshield washer solution Carbon Monoxide
PesticidesWild Mushrooms
Common Symptoms
Sudden Chest or abdominal pain/crampsPainful crying
Chills or shakingUnusual thirst
Cold/clammy skinDisorientation
Common SymptomsSlurred speech
Difficulty breathingDizziness / Lack of coordination
Burns around the mouthN/V/D
If a Poisoning Occurs … Remain calm
Call PCC: 1-800-222-1222 Provide the following information:
Child’s condition, age, and weight Name, ingredients, amount ingested, and
time poisoning happened Your name and phone number
BASIC First Aid for Poisonings Swallowed Poisons
Inhaled Poisons
Poisons on the skin
Poisons in the eye
Help Prevent Poisonings Educate children Medicine tips Post the PCC number in home Share this information caregivers Ipecac medicine Safe home
Home safety Can occur anywhere
Preparedness is key
First Aid Kits
Call 911
Rules
• Answers will be given for four categories pertaining to today’s presentation.
• To answer the question, be the first to raise your hand.
• If you give the correct q uestion, you may receive a prize!
• Any questions?
CPR and Choking
Fractures, Sprains &
Strains
Bites, Stings & Scrapes Poisonings
This is the Universal Sign for choking.
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation represent this first aid concept.
Once breathing stops, this is the amount of time that a victim has before dying.
This is the term for a stretch or tear in the ligament.
The acronym R.I.C.E. is a tool to help remember treatment of these two injuries.
This is the term for a break in a bone.
Dogs and raccoons are common agents of transmission for this disease
This can be removed using a credit card or a pair of tweezers.
In order to prevent children getting burned by items on the stove you should do this
This is the approximate number of children that are poisoned each year in the U.S.?
Who you should call when your child swallows poison.
Any two of the four categories of poisons.