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Slide 2 Slide 3 HEALTH 9 FIRST AID OPEN WOUNDS EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Slide 4 Providing First Aid First Aid the immediate, temporary care given to an ill or injured person until professional medical care can be provided. Slide 5 Universal Precautions Precautions- actions taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood and other bodily fluids as if they contained pathogens. Hepatitis B HIV Slide 6 Emergency Response CCCCheck- C heck the scene and the victim CCCCall- all for help, send someone else CCCCare- U nconscious N ot breathing B leeding severely Slide 7 Types of Injuries Open Wounds Abrasion- occurs when the skin is scraped against a hard surface. Very easily becomes infected. Slide 8 Open Wounds Laceration- a cut caused by a sharp object, such as a knife or broken glass. Usually has smooth edges. May have rough edges Stitches Slide 9 Open Wounds Incision- A very smooth clean cut in the skin caused by a surgeons scalpel (knife) Very small scar Stitches, staples, tape Slide 10 Open Wounds Puncture A small but deep hole caused by a pin, nail, fang, or other object that pierces the skin. High risk of infection Tetanus shot Slide 11 Open Wounds Avulsion- tissue is partially or completely separated from the body. separated from the body. Heavy bleeding Finger severed FA- pack in ice. Slide 12 First Aid for Bleeding Clean with mild soap and water Cover with a sterile gauze or clean cloth and press firmly. Cover with a pressure bandage Elevate above heart (if possible) Call for help Slide 13 Pressure Points IIIIf elevating the wound and applying pressure does not work, you may have to use pressure points. Tourniquet- only as a last resort. Do Not Remove! Slide 14 BURNS VVVVarious causes- H EAT most common R adiation from the Sun C hemicals E lectricity TTTThree classifications: FFFFirst, Second, Third Slide 15 Treatment for Burns First degree- run under cold water or soak in cold water (not ice) Second degree- top several layers are damaged, blisters. Use cold water, (not ice), cover, elevate and seek medical attention. Third degree- severe, may damage fat, muscle, nerves and bone. Cold water, cover with sterile dressing, seek medical help immediately. (may not have pain) Slide 16 Common Emergencies Muscle, Joint and Bone injuries Vary in severity Some can be treated at home, other need medical attention. May need a few days to heal or a few weeks. Muscle cramp- tightening of muscle Many causes- First aid- stretch and massage until loose Slide 17 Strains vs. Sprains Strain- an injury to a muscle usually from overuse. Pain, swelling, bruising, loss of ROM Sprain an injury to ligaments, usually a twisting force at a joint. Pain, swelling, bruising, loss of ROM Both may be mild, moderate or severe which requires surgery, Slide 18 First aid for Sprains /Strains R Rest- avoid movements and actions that cause pain. I Ice- apply ice immediately to help reduce and swelling. At least 20 minutes on then 20-30 off. Repeat for first 48 hours. C - Compression wrap with an ace bandage to help reduce swelling. (remove at night or loosen) E Elevate- raising the injured part above the heart helps reduce pain and swelling. Slide 19 Bone injuries Fracture a break in the bone. First aid- immobilize, do not move, splint in the position it is in, ice, elevate and seek medical attention. Slide 20 Bone injuries Dislocation- bones that are placed under stress and disconnect out of socket or normal alignment. First aid immobilize, ice, elevate and seek medical attention. Slide 21 Unconsciousness A condition in which a person is not alert and aware of his or her surroundings. Different levels from drowsiness to coma First aid- keep airway open until medical help arrives. Recovery position Slide 22 Fainting Occurs when blood supply to the brain is temporarily inadequate. Usually brief. First aid- lie on back and elevate the legs. Loosen tight clothing. Sponge face with water. Do not prop head (airway) Seek medical attention. If vomits- quickly roll into recovery position to avoid choking Slide 23 Concussion A jarring injury to the brain that affects normal brain function. Varying degrees Symptoms may not appear to be serious right away. Should be monitored. If unconscious- do not move- may have spinal cord injury. Slide 24 Nosebleeds May be caused by trauma or dry air that dries the mucous membrane. First aid traditional- apply pressure to the nostrils. Non- traditional- Mr. Altland will demonstrate. Slide 25 Questions? Crutch walkingSTAIRS- up with the good, down with the bad (handrail) Cane which side? Answer opposite Ice or heat? Answer ice first 48 hours or until swelling is gone, then heat. NO aspirin after concussion!!! Slide 26