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First Aid Basics

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

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First Aid Basics

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  1. First Aid Basics

  2. 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

  3. What are Universal Precautions?

  4. 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

  5. What are Good Samaritan Laws?

  6. Good Samaritan Laws Laws that protect people if they have acted responsibly and used good judgmentin giving first aid Good judgment being: • Call 911 • Giving only the kind of aid you are trained in

  7. 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….

  8. 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

  9. 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

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