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| Protects lay responders from financial liability if he or she acts as a "reasonable and prudent person" would act in the same situation. |
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| Before giving first aid care, you must obtain.... |
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| Consent (permission) from the injured or ill person (or the person's parent or guardian if the person is a minor). |
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1. State your name
2. State the type and level of training that you have (i.e. "I am trained in first aid and CPR)
3. Explain what you think is wrong
4. Explain what you plan to do.
5. Ask if you may help. |
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| In an emergency situation (i.e. unresponsive, confused, or mentally impaired), assumes a person would give his or her consent if he or she was able to do so. |
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| Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease. |
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| How does one limit his/her exposure to pathogens? |
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| Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and wash hands after giving care. |
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| What are the 3 emergency action steps? |
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1. CHECK the scene and the person
2. CALL 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number.
3. CARE for the person |
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Is the scene safe to enter?
What happened?
How many people are involved?
What is the initial impression about the nature of the person's illness or injury?
Is anyone else available to help? |
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| What information do you need to provide when calling EMS? |
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1. The location of the emergency
2. The nature of the emergency
3. The phone # of the phone being used
4. A description of what happened
5. The # of injured or ill people
6. What help, if any, has been given so far, and by whom |
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Any person about 12 years or older is unresponsive.
A child or an infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse.
An unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems. |
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An unresponsive infant or child younger than about 12 years whom you did not see collapse.
A person who is choking.
A person who is experiencing a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or has an EpiPen.
A person who has severe, life-threatening bleeding. |
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| Removing Latex-Free Disposable Gloves |
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1. Pinch the palm side of one glove on the outside near your wrist.
2. Pull the glove toward your fingertips, turning it inside out as you pull it off your hand.
3. Hold the glove in the palm of your other (still-gloved) hand.
4. Carefully slip 2 fingers under the wrist of the other glove. Avoid touching the outside of the glove.
5. Pull the glove toward your fingertips, turning it inside out as you pull it off your hand. The other glove is not contained inside.
6. Dispose of the gloves properly and wash your hands. |
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| What does SAMPLE stand for? |
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S = Signs and symptoms
A = Allergies
M = Medications
P = Pertinent medical hx
L = Last food or drink
E = Events leading up to the incident |
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| If the Person is Responsive.... |
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1. Scene size-up
2. Get consent
3. Interview person
4. Check person from head-to-toe
If the person is not fully awake but appears to be breathing normally, send someone to call 9-1-1 and to obtain an AED and first aid kit. Then, gather more information by interviewing bystanders. Roll the person onto his or her side into the recovery position. |
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| If the Person is Unresponsive.... |
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1. Shout to get the persons' attention, if there is no response tap the person's shoulder, or the bottom of the person's foot if an infant.
2. Shout again while checking for normal breathing. Check for responsiveness and breathing for no more than 5-10 seconds.
3. If the person is unresponsive, send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED and first-aid kit.
4. Make sure the person is lying face-up on a firm, flat surface.
5. Immediately begin CPR (starting with compressions) and use an AED as soon as possible |
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| Recovery Position (ADULT) |
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1. Extend the person's arm that is closest to you above the person's head.
2. Roll the person toward yourself onto his or her side, so that the person's head rest on his or her extended arm.
3. Bend both knees to stabilize the body. |
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| Recovery Position (INFANT) |
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| You can place an infant on his/her side like you would an older child, or hold an infant in the recovery position by placing the infant face-down along your forearm, supporting the infant's head and neck while keeping the mouth and nose clear. |
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| Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack |
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Chest pain
Discomfort or pain that spreads to one or both arms, the back, the shoulder, the neck, the jaw, or the upper part of the stomach.
Dizziness/light-headedness
Trouble breathing
Nausea or vomiting
Pale, ashen or slightly bluish skin, especially around the face and fingers
Sweating
A feeling of anxiety or impending doom
Extreme fatigue
Unresponsivness |
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