OBJECTIVES  We will apply health knowledge and skills to the development and analysis of personal goals to achieve and maintain long-term health and wellness.  I will be able to demonstrate the 6 steps to applying a sling.  I will be able to demonstrate how to care for severe external bleeding on a victim & how to care for an impaled object.

JOURNAL #1 12/9/2014 Steps to Applying a Sling: Step 1.) Hand across chest with elbow slightly above 90 Degrees Step 2.) Top of triangular bandage to elbow (Tied) Step 3.) Drape bandage across the chest inside the arm Step 4.) Bring other end over shoulder Step 5.) Tie a knot on the bandage Step 6.) Tie Arm to torso “What’s Your Why”? – What does this quote mean?

BLEEDING & WOUNDS {Bleeding & Wounds Clip}

External Bleeding Three types Capillary (oozing) Venous (flowing) Arterial (spurting) Open wounds Abrasion Laceration Incision Puncture Avulsion Amputation

Care for Minor External Bleeding Wash with soap and water. Flush with water. Apply antibiotic ointment. Cover wound. Seek medical care for wounds with high likelihood of infection.

Care for Serious External Bleeding Wear gloves if available. Expose wound. Cover with clean cloth or gauze. Apply direct pressure. Apply a pressure bandage. DO NOT remove any blood-soaked dressings.

Billy the Bottle had An Accident

Wound Infection Signs of infection — Swelling — Reddening — Warmth — Throbbing — Pus discharge Seek medical care for infected wounds. Get tetanus booster shot every 10 years.

Care for Amputations Control bleeding. Care for shock. Recover amputated part. Keep clean, dry, cool. Transport the part with the victim.

Care for Impaled Objects Expose area. Do NOT remove the object. Control bleeding around the object. Stabilize the object. © E. M. Singletary, M.D. Used with permission.

Billy the Bottle Had Another Accident

Wounds That Require Medical Attention Arterial bleeding Uncontrolled bleeding Deep wounds Large or deeply embedded objects Human or animal bite Possibility of noticeable scar Cut eyelid Serious internal bleeding Uncertain how to treat Requires a tetanus shot

Internal Bleeding Skin is not broken and blood is not seen. Recognizing internal bleeding. Bruising Painful, tender area Vomiting or coughing up blood Black or bright red stool Care for Minor Internal Bleeding Apply ice for 20 minutes. Apply compression for 2 hours. Elevate if there is no fracture.

Dressings and Bandages DressingsBandages

Dressings Functions o Absorb blood o Prevent infection o Protect the wound Types o Gauze pads o Adhesive strips o Trauma dressings o Improvised dressings Bandages Functions o Hold dressing in place o Apply pressure to control bleeding o Prevent or reduce swelling o Support and stabilize an extremity or joint Types o Gauze roller bandages o Elastic roller bandages o Triangular bandages

OBJECTIVES  We will apply health knowledge and skills to the development and analysis of personal goals to achieve and maintain long-term health and wellness.  I will be able to demonstrate the 6 steps to applying a sling.  I will be able to demonstrate how to care for severe external bleeding on a victim & how to care for an impaled object.