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BEFORE GIVING CARE
Obtain Consent- If 12 or over, must ask
permission from victim
- If under 12, must ask parent for permission
- If under 12, with no parent: Implied
- If victim is unconscious: Implied
- If victim is unable to make decisions on their own: Implied
BEFORE GIVING CARE
PROTECT YOURSELF- Gloves- Breathing Barriers
WHEN CAN YOU BE SUED- If you don’t obtain consent- If you do something you are not
trained to do- If you start something and you don’t
finish- If it is your job to treat and you don’tLOL = LIFE OVER LIMB
CHECK CALL CARE
CHECK- CHECK THE SCENE- CHECK THE VICTIM
CALL- CALL 9-1-1 (LANDLINE
PREFERRED)
CARE- CPR OR FIRST-AID
CPRCPR (NO PULSE)
- 30 COMPRESSIONS- 2 BREATHS- 5 CYCLES
RESCUE BREATHING (YES PULSE)- 1 BREATH, EVERY 3 SECONDS, 2
MINUTES
RE-EVALUATE: LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL AND PULSE
AEDAUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
- TURN AED ON- EXPOSE CHEST- SHAVE IF NEEDED- DRY CHEST- APPLY PADS (UPPER RIGHT / LOWER LEFT)- CONNECT CABLES- FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
DO NOT:- TOUCH PATIENT WHEN ANALYZING OR SHOCKING- USE IN WET AREA, OR ELECTRICAL DEVICES
WITHIN 6 FEET- USE ACLCOHOL TO WIPE CHEST- USE ON A CHILD UNDER 8 AND UNDER 55
POUNDS, UNLESS YOU HAVE CHILD PADS
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
No person who in good faith, and not for compensation, renders emergency medical or nonmedical care at the scene of an emergency shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from any act or omission.
Apply pressure by biting on gauze
Store tooth in saliva or milk
Assess for head injury
KNOCKED OUT TOOTH
SIGNS Change in level of consciousness Headache Impaired vision Sensitivity to light or loud noises
Memory Loss (ask questions) Loss of Balance Nausea or Vomiting
HEAD INJURIES
SHOCKA life-threatening medical condition as a result of insufficient blood flow throughout the body.SIGNS
- Confusion- Change in level of consciousness- Rapid Breathing / Pulse- Nausea / Vomiting- Pale / Cool Skin
Uncontrollable muscle spasms caused by a change in brain activity
Treatment1.Help victim to ground2.Move objects / persons
away3.Support Head (Hands or
clothing)4.Call 9-1-1
SEIZURES
COMMON CAUSES Food allergies Insect stings (Bees) Medication
SIGNS- Trouble Breathing -
Hives/Rash- Nausea/Vomiting -
Coughing- Trouble Swallowing - Swelling
ALLERGIC REACTION
HEAT CRAMPS Severe muscle cramping Treatment: Move to cool area, Give cool water
HEAT EXHAUSTION Profuse sweating, dizziness, confusion Treatment: Move to cool area, Give cool
water cold towelsHEAT STROKE
No Sweating, confusion, change in LOCTreatment: Rapid Cooldown, Call 9-1-1
HEAT RELATED EMERGENCIES
HYPOTHERMIA Signs
Shivering, pale skin, numbness, confusion
Treatment Move to warm area, warm water, blankets
FROSTBITE Extremities: hands, feet, face, neck, genitals
May appear blue, or yellow with numbness
Treatment: Soak in warm water
COLD RELATED EMERGENCIES
SIGNS Chest Pain Trouble Breathing Nausea / Vomiting Sweating Pale Skin Men: Pain in left arm Women: Back Pain
HEART ATTACK
INSULIN SHOCK Fatigue Rapid Breathing
Headache Hunger
DIABETIC EMERGENCY
DIABETIC COMA CONFUSION DROWSINESS NAUSEA LOSS OF
BALANCEIf conscious, assist with getting sugar or necessary medication.
IF YOU SUSPECT A FRACTURE“SPLINTING”
RULE #1: Splint in the position foundRULE #2: Secure above and below injuryRULE #3: Check for sensation (capillary refill)
ACCIDENT REPORTS
ACCIDENT REPORTS ARE TO BE COMPLETED ANYTIME A STUDENT ATHLETE IS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL.
ACCIDENT REPORTS ARE TO BE TURNED IN THE FOLLOWING DAY.