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Management of Injuries and Acute Illness

Management of Injuries and Acute Illness. HSN GPS 3 Safe Ennvironment. Objectives . 1. Identify the ABCs for assessing emergencies 2. Name eight life-threatening conditions and state the emergency treatment of each.

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Management of Injuries and Acute Illness

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  1. Management of Injuries and Acute Illness HSN GPS 3 Safe Ennvironment

  2. Objectives • 1. Identify the ABCs for assessing emergencies • 2. Name eight life-threatening conditions and state the emergency treatment of each. • Name 10 non-life-threatening conditions and describe the first aid treatment for each.

  3. Emergency care vs First Aid • Emergency care refers to immediate treatment administered for life-threatening conditions. • First Aid refers to treatment administered for injuries and illnesses that are not considered life-threatening.

  4. ABCs for assessing emergenceis • A: Airway • B: Brathing • C: Circulation

  5. Life-Threatening Conditions • Absence of Breathing • Airway Obstruction • Shock • Bleeding • Diabetes • Drowning • Electrical Shock • Head Injuries

  6. Non-Life-Threatening Conditions • 1. Abrasions 8. Frostbite • 2. Bites 9. Heat Exhaustion • 3. Blisters 10. Nosebleeds • 4. Bruises 11. Tooth Emergency • 5. Burns • 6. Eye injuries • 7. Fractures

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