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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