First Aid Basics

What are we are going to cover today?

•Deciding to Act•Universal Precautions •Good Samaritan Laws•When/how to call 911?•First Aid Kit•Epipen Video

What are Universal Precautions?

Universal Precautions•Wear rubber

disposable gloves•Wash hands with

soap and water after using gloves• Use face mask

when needed

• Do not touch your mouth, eyes or nose while caring for someone• Dispose properly

of any bodily fluids

What are Good Samaritan Laws?

Good Samaritan Laws

Laws that protect people if they have acted responsibly and used good judgment in giving first aid

Good judgment being:• Call 911• Giving only the kind of aid

you are trained in

CALLING 911

• WHEN TO CALL: A medical emergency, such as someone who is unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, experiencing an allergic reaction, having chest pain, having uncontrollable bleeding, or any other symptoms that require immediate medical attention

• DON’T PANIC….REMAIN CALM• Sample calls:

http://www.proliteracy.org/keystosafety/upload/Downloads/131911_Fire_Call.wav

• http://www.proliteracy.org/keystosafety/upload/Downloads/132911_Medical_Call_Chest_Pains.wav

WHAT IS THE:• NATURE OF THE EMERGENCY• LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY• PHONE NUMBER YOU ARE CALLING FROM• DESCRIPTION OF WHAT HAPPENED• YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER

• FOLLOW THE DISPATCHER’S INSTRUCTIONS

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN! PRACTICE WITH A PARTNER….

First Aid Kit

WHAT SHOULD BE IN A FIRST AID KIT?

•With your partner, make a list of 8-10 items you would include in a first aid kit

Epi-pen for Allergic Reactions

SOME PEOPLE ARE HIGHLY ALLERGIC AND CAN HAVE A LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIC REACTION TO A BEE STING OR A CERTAIN FOOD.

THEY MAY CARRY AN EPI-PEN WITH THEM TO COUNTER-ACT THE ALLERGIC REACTION

WOULD YOU KNOW HOW TO HELP THEM?

Epipen Video