Check, Call and Care
Check Check the scene and person Is it safe? Fire? Downed electrical wire? Extreme Smoke? What happened? Car accident? Spilled pill bottle? How many people are involved? You might overlook a small child
Check Is there immediate danger? Is that telephone pole ready to come down? Should I move the victim? Is anyone else available to help? Can a bystander give you information? Medical bracelet/ necklace? What is wrong? Unconscious? Reassure a conscious victim and get information
Check check the scene worksheet.doc
Call Call 911 or get a bystander to Care first? Some instances – drowning, perceived cardiac emergency, child
Care Give care until EMS arrives No movement Monitor breathing and consciousness Help person rest and be comfortable Keep person from too’s – hot/cold Reassure person Give any specific care
Call + Care worksheet call care worksheet.doc