Is the airway open? Is the victim breathing? Is there circulation (pulse)? Is there severe bleeding? These things can be life threatening and need to be monitored during the entire time you are giving first aid.
Call for another person(s) help Call 911 if person is not Coughing Able to speak Perform the Heimlich maneuver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cgtigsyaiu
Call for another person(s) help Call 911 if person is not Coughing Able to cry 5 back blows (heel of hand) 5 chest thrusts (2-3 fingers)
Call 911 Check airways, breathing, and circulation Do rescue breathing, emergency care for obstructed airways, or CPR
If bleeding is severe, call 911 Apply direct pressure on wound using a clean barrier between wound and your hand Elevate injured body part, if possible, DO NOT if broken bone is suspected Apply pressure to wound if bleeding does not stop
Call 911 Signs of shock: Pale or blueish, cool, moist skin Excessive thirst Nausea and vomiting Drowsiness or loss of consciousness
Position victim so that feet are elevated DO NOT if neck or head injury is suspected Turn victim on side, if vomiting Elevate head if difficulty breathing Help maintain a normal body temperature Monitor airway, breathing, and circulation
Flush with cool water for 5-10 minutes If chemical burn, flush until help arrives DO NOT flush electrical burns and be sure that source of electricity if disconnected before providing care Apply loose, dry, sterile dressing
If burn area is critical More than one area of the body Causes difficulty breathing Head/neck/feet/genitals Child or elderly person Caused by chemicals or electricity.call 911 IMMEDIATELY
Call 911 Gently flush eye with clean, cool water from nose outward DO NOT attempt to remove any object from the eye Cover both eyes with loose, sterile dressing
Control nosebleed by pinching nose shut Have victim tip their nose forward, so that chin is toward their chest If an object can be easily removed, try If an object can not be easily grasped, take to a doctor
Remove victim from source of injury, if necessary Control any bleeding Call 911, if severe
For stings, be alert for allergic reactions Remove stinger with edge of credit card or smooth surface If unable to remove, bring victim to medical care If snakebite, clean wound and keep bitten area below the heart, split bitten arm or leg, call 911
Call 911, if severe Control bleeding if open fracture Immobilize injured person Check circulation Bring to a medical facility
Identify poison and call 911 They will call poison control Place victim on side, if vomiting If poison is airborne, remove victim from source If poison was absorbed, remove any clothing and wash skin
Give victim a drink with sugar (or food if no drink is available) If unconscious, call 911
Call 911 if seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, repeats, injury occurs, occurs in water, causes loss of consciousness, or victim is pregnant, diabetic, or has never had a seizure before
Try to keep victim from injuring themselves Place cushion under victims head DO NOT place anything between the victims teeth After seizure, if vomiting occurs, place victim on side Monitor airway, breathing, and circulation once seizure is over
Call 911 DO NOT move injured person Keep victim quiet and calm
Get victim out of heat Apply cool, wet cloths to skin Fan victim Give sips of cool water Call 911 if refusing water, vomiting, or has changed in consciousness
Call 911 Move victim to warm place Remove wet clothing and dry the victim Warm victim by providing dry blankets or clothing
Apply other forms of heat, if available DO NOT rub areas that appear frostbitten or frozen DO soak frostbitten or frozen areas in lukewarm water Get victim professional care as soon as possible
When working child care, you must be prepared to be the first responder to an injury! Kids get hurt! Be prepared! In a child care setting, what steps are taken in order to ensure that staff are ready to handle first-aid related events?
ALWAYS call or discuss with the parents/guardians Documentation of each child s Medical history Health concerns (allergies, seizures, etc.) Proper medical procedures Staff are typically trained in CPR, First Aid, AED Blood borne exposures Seizures EpiPen Any addition needs of children
You will be given a child care emergency scenario. Grab any materials needed from our First Aid Kit or the supply table Explain how you would help this person.
Special training: Feeding tubes Choking: Back blows to infant Bee sting allergy: Not previously known Child fall: Bleeding with stitches Everyday bumps, bruises, scraps, child bites Other: Broken leg Seizures Choking/stopped breathing Child fall: concussion