1. First Aid and Safety Pt. 2

2. DON’T FORGET THE 3 C’s Check: Check the scene to make sure it is safe to help the victim Check: Check the scene to make sure it is safe to help the victim Call: Once you check to see if the victim is safe call 911 Call: Once you check to see if the victim is safe call 911 Care: Care for the victim if ok by the person. If the victim can’t speak then provide care for the individual. Care: Care for the victim if ok by the person. If the victim can’t speak then provide care for the individual.

3. Sprain A condition in which the ligaments that hold the joints in position are stretched or torn A condition in which the ligaments that hold the joints in position are stretched or torn So what should you do when you sprain something? So what should you do when you sprain something?

4. Fracture A break in the bone A break in the bone Types: Types: Open— Open— Closed Closed

5. P.R.I.C.E. The P.R.I.C.E. Method Protect the inured part by keeping it still. Rest the affected joint for 24 to 48 hours. Ice the injured part to reduce swelling and pain. Compress the injured area by wrapping it. Elevate the injured part above the level of the heart.

6. WHAT IS A STROKE WHAT IS A STROKE A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast. Quick treatment can help limit damage to the brain and increase the chance of recovery Brain damage can begin within minutes, so it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and act fast. Quick treatment can help limit damage to the brain and increase the chance of recovery

7. WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, loss of feeling or movement Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, loss of feeling or movement Sudden trouble speaking Sudden trouble speaking Trouble with balance or walking Trouble with balance or walking

8. What is a Heart Attack A condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is greatly reduced or blocked A condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is greatly reduced or blocked

9. Warning Signs of A Heart Attack Chest discomfort or pain Chest discomfort or pain Chest becomes heavy and feels like something is crashing down on your chest Chest becomes heavy and feels like something is crashing down on your chest Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on the left side of body Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on the left side of body

10. CPR and Survival Chain of survival- sequence of actions that maximize the victim’s chances of survival Chain of survival- sequence of actions that maximize the victim’s chances of survival CPR- cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR- cardiopulmonary resuscitation Defibrillation- defibrillator is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm Defibrillation- defibrillator is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm

11. CPR-Cardiopulimanary Resuscitation A first aid procedure that combines rescue breathing with chest compressions to restore breathing and circulation A first aid procedure that combines rescue breathing with chest compressions to restore breathing and circulation Airway Airway Breathing Breathing Circulation Circulation