2. Your Logo Group 6: Jessica Blank, Hali Levine, Kelee Patterson, Miranda Rees, Jenna Utecht, Lauren Walker, Alex Zagvazdin Grade level: High School Seniors Age: 17-18 Chapter 35: Administering First Aid, Lessons 1-4

3. Here comes your footer  Page 2 Three Vital Steps of First Aid  First Aid -The immediate, temporary, care given to a person who has become sick or injured 1. Administer medical assistance 2. React immediately 3. Stay calm http://buybuildingsupplies.com.au/images/first-aid-kit19055.jpg

4. Here comes your footer  Page 3 Importance of First Aid

5. Here comes your footer  Page 4 Priorities in an Emergency  Check immediate surroundings for possible dangers  Check to see if the victim is conscious  Check breathing  Control severe bleeding  Check the victim for poisoning  Send for medical help http://blog.pennlive.com/pennsyltucky/2007/09/emergency-vehicle.jpg http://med.fau.edu/biomedical/images/emergency2.jpg

6. Open Wound Emergencies  Abrasion (aka scrape)‏ -Damage to outer layer of skin -Little to no bleeding  Laceration (cut)‏ -Caused by sharp objects or a big hit from a blunt object Here comes your footer  Page 5 Abrasion Laceration http://gallery.hd.org/_c/medicine/_more2006 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/1975751152_a15ca109e7.jpg

7. Here comes your footer  Page 6 Avulsion Puncture http://www.legacyhealth.org/images/Housecalls/bb_arm.jpg http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bp2.blogger.com Open Wound Emergencies  Puncture -Potential for internal bleeding -Caused by sharp object that pierces skin  Avulsion -Tissue separates from body. ex. Car accidents

8. Here comes your footer  Page 7 First Aid for Open Wounds  Stop bleeding  Protect the wound  Treat for shock -Symptoms of shock: Confusion, accelerated or slowed pulse rate, shaking, pale/clammy skin, enlarged pupils, weakness in arms.  Get help

9. Here comes your footer  Page 8 Severe Burns and First Aid  First-degree (sunburn)‏ -Apply aloe/lotion  Second-degree -Place covering over burn to prevent infection (saran wrap)  Third-degree (most severe)‏ -Apply clean, dry dressing -Treat for shock First-Degree Second-Degree Third-Degree

10. First Aid for Ingesting Poisons  Poison  Symptoms -Sharp abdominal cramps -Vomiting -Chemical odor on breath -Chemical burns on lips  Retain open container  Contact nearest Poison Control Center www.childsafetyaustralia.com.au www.stoke.gov.uk pets.thisweeknews.com

11. Here comes your footer  Page 10 First Aid for Snakebites  Get the victim to the hospital  Keep the bitten area at or below the heart  Call EMS, 911  Delay absorption of venom -Avoid putting anything cold  Maintain breathing and prevent aggravation http://thebeautybrains.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/120106-snake-bite.jpg

12. Here comes your footer  Page 11 First Aid for Poisonous Plants Poison Sumac Poison Ivy Poison Oak  Know what they look like  Remove contaminated clothing  Wash area with soap and water  Calamine lotion to relieve itching  If severe, seek medical attention http://www.ppws.vt.edu/scott/weed_id/poisonivy8-11b.jpg http://www.howtoavoidthebummerlife.com/weblog/archives/poison_oak.jpg http://www.duke.edu/~cwcook/trees/tove4969.jpg

13. Here comes your footer  Page 12 http://www.medscape.com/content/2004/00/47/51/475190/art-pn475190.fig2.jpg Know What It Looks Like http://8r13n.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/072707-0748-bewareofpoi23.png http://www.visualdxhealth.com/images/dx/webChild/poisonIvy-Oak-SumacDermatitis_23671_med.jpg Poison Ivy Poison Oak Poison Sumac

14. Here comes your footer  Page 13 Poisonous Chemicals and First Aid  Make sure safety caps on all bottles/containers  Store in place out of reach from small children  Direct poison contact on skin causes burning sensation and red irritation  Remove any clothing that has come in contact with the chemical  Remove as much chemicals from infected skin  Contact the nearest poison control center

15. Here comes your footer  Page 14 First Aid for Choking  Choking -When a piece of food or an object becomes lodged in the trachea http://www2.co.multnomah.or.us/FoodHandlerCard/images/categories/Choking.gif  Administer abdominal thrusts If victim is unable to breathe, cough, or speak http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/atlarge/choking.JPG

16. Here comes your footer  Page 15 Abdominal Thrusts http://www.warehousefoodsmd.com/images/Products/Chair_Move.jpg Chair Technique Heimlich Maneuver http://img.quamut.com/chart/221/FA20heimlich.jpg

17. Here comes your footer  Page 16  Step 1: -Place infant on downward angle over arm http://ofaat.com.au/Images/infant_choking.jpg  Step 2: -Give four quick blows to back (between shoulder blades) with heel of opposite hand http://www.wavelandfiredepartment.com/TrainEquip/clip_image007.jpg Choking in Infants

18. Here comes your footer  Page 17 Choking in Infants  Step 3: -Carefully turn infant over -Press two fingers into middle of baby's sternum for a chest thrust -Repeat four times http://img.quamut.com/chart/221/FA22chestthrusts.jpg  Step 4: -Repeat steps 1-3 until object is dislodged

19. Here comes your footer  Page 18 Respiratory Failure  Occurs when choking blockage is severe and air is unable to reach lungs  May result from drowning, gas poisoning, overdose of narcotics, or electrocution  Signs of respiratory failure: -Absence of breathing movements -Dilated pupils -Bluish color to lips, tongue, and/or fingernails http://www.brighamandwomens.org/PressReleases/PressRelease.aspx

20. Here comes your footer  Page 19 Rescue Breathing for Adults  Check for consciousness  Tilt head backward to open the airway  Look, listen, and feel for breath  If no breath, pinch nostrils and give two full breaths to victim, 1 to 1½ seconds each  Look, listen, and feel for breath and heartbeat  If there is a pulse, but no breathing, give rescue breaths at a rate of one every five seconds http://img.quamut.com/chart/221/FA16mouthseal.jpg

21. Here comes your footer  Page 20 Infant/Children Rescue Breathing  Similar to adult rescue breathing  Exceptions: -Do not tilt head as far back -For infants, cover mouth and nose with your mouth -Infants: one breath every three seconds -Children: one breath every four seconds http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/families/images/firstaid/child-rescue-breath.gifhttp://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/families/images/firstaid/baby-rescue-breath.gif

22. Here comes your footer  Page 21 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation  A means of forcing the heart to beat  Three basic steps: -Remember ABC’s of CPR: -1. Airway -2. Breathing -3. Circulation http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/images/ency/fullsize/1097.jpg http://www.cpro.org.uk/images/siteImages/CPR_-_Chest_Compressions.jpg

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25. Common Emergencies  Fractures -Keep bone end from moving -Secure a splint from handmade materials  Sprains -Use R.I.C.E. procedure: -Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation http://www.itim.nsw.gov.au/images/Compound_fracture_dislocation_left_ankle.jpg http://www.healthline.com/blogs/exercise_fitness/uploaded_images/AnkleSprain2-722560.jpg

26. Here comes your footer  Page 25 Common Emergencies  Fainting -Elevate legs -Loosen tight clothing -Open airway -Sponge face with water  Animal Bites -Wash with soap and warm water -Wrap with clean dressing http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/951/65027721.JPG http://www.pilawsuit.com/Images/Dog%20Bite.jpg

27. Here comes your footer  Page 26 Common Emergencies  Bee Stings -Use sharp-edged object to remove stinger -Wash with soap and water -Watch for allergic reactions  Object in Eye -Flush with water working outward from edge nearest nose http://www.healthline.com/blogs/outdoor_health/uploaded_images/bee-stinger-724392.jpg http://www.highlandwoodworking-blog.com/weblog/images/eye1.jpg

28. Here comes your footer  Page 27 Common Emergencies  Minor Burns -Soak in cool water or with wet towels -Cover with sterile dressings  Nosebleeds -Have person lean forward -Apply pressure and cold towel to nostril -Place cotton/gauze between upper lip and teeth http://www.cprpgh.fanspace.com/images/tof00002.jpg http://static.flickr.com/75/200027201_7a1ec27f9a.jpg

29. Here comes your footer  Page 28 Weather-Related Emergencies  Frost Bite -Occurs in extremely cold conditions when ice kills tissue and causes skin to lose color and feeling  Rewarm frozen body part(s) in lukewarm water  Bandaged injured areas with gauze in between fingers and toes  Seek medical attention immediately http://www.charonboat.com/2007/12/charonboat_dot_com_frostbite_3.jpg

30. Here comes your footer  Page 29 Weather-Related Emergencies  Heat Cramps -Move victim out of heat -Apply pressure to/massage cramped muscles -Give victim water or sports drink  Heat Stroke -Move victim out of heat to shaded area -Immerse victim in cold water or place ice packs around neck, in the groin, and under the arms http://www.schattenland.info/Sun.jpg

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