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

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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.