1. Responding to Emergencies

2. Free template from www.brainybetty.com2 Responding to Emergencies 1.CHECK –Is the scene safe? –What happened? –How many involved? –Get someone else to help –Check victim

3. Free template from www.brainybetty.com3 Responding to Emergencies 2.Call –How to use 911 3.Care –Do no harm –Monitor breathing and consciousness –Help victim rest –Reassure victim –Provide any specific care if needed

4. Free template from www.brainybetty.com4 Steps to Control Bleeding 1.Put on latex gloves 2.Apply pressure 3.Elevate 4.Wrap around wound. Tie knot over the wound 5.If still bleeding, apply another gauze pad. 6.If still bleeding, find pressure point 7.If bleeding, does not stop, call 911

5. Free template from www.brainybetty.com5 CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Check the scene Check the victim If the victim does not respond, have someone call 911 Look, listen, feel for breathing for 5 seconds If no signs circulation, begin CPR 30 compressions for every 2 breaths (1 ½-2 inches) After 5 sets of compressions, check for signs of circulation.

6. Free template from www.brainybetty.com6 AED AED (Automated External Defibrillator) –Use this instead of CPR, if available

7. Special Situations with the AED Hairy Chest Pacemaker Medicine Patch Near water Free template from www.brainybetty.com7

8. 8 Choking Universal sign— someone grabbing throat Place fist just above the navel and give abdominal thrusts

9. Free template from www.brainybetty.com9 Seizures Signs and Symptoms –Visual hallucinations –Breathing irregular –Convulsions –Confusion –Rolling of the eyes

10. Free template from www.brainybetty.com10 Care for Seizures Do not restrain the victim Move objects out of the way Protect the head if possible Do not place anything in the mouth After seizure, roll the person the side Call 911 –Lasts more than 5 minutes –Cause is unknown

11. Free template from www.brainybetty.com11 Heart Attack Signs and symptoms –Persistent chest pain –Breathing difficulty –Skin becomes pale, ashen, or blue –Nausea

12. Free template from www.brainybetty.com12 Care for a Heart Attack Call 911 Convince the person to rest Help the victim rest and stop activity Comfort the victim Check ABCs

13. Free template from www.brainybetty.com13 Drowning Only attempt to save if you are sure that you do not put yourself in danger Support the victims head and spine

14. Free template from www.brainybetty.com14 Stroke Signs and symptoms –Numbness of face, arm, legs –Difficulty speaking Care for Stroke –Check ABCs –Do not give them anything to eat or drink

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