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[Audio] Emergency First Aid with CPR & A-E-D Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Be able to safely assess emergency situations and carry out appropriate action including informing emergency services Identify and understand the limits of first aid Discuss and demonstrate the appropriate care for a casualty Course Objectives Perform C-P-R--, demonstrate appropriate first aid care, and know how to use an A-E-D--, while doing no harm to a casualty Identify strategies that will promote a safe and healthy lifestyle Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] First Aiders Roles & Responsibilities Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] First aid is the immediate care given to an injured or ill person First aider is a person with little or no medical First Aid Terms training who takes charge of the situation. Medical care is given by professionals, Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Firefighters and Police Officers. Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] 1. Preserve life 2. Prevent injuries or illnesses becoming worse Goals of First Aid 3. Promote recovery Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] 1. Airway – open and clear 2. Breathing – effective breathing Priorities of a First Aider 3. Circulation – effective circulation (skin temperature, colour and sweaty or dry skin) Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Infant – less than a year old Child – 1 to puberty Casualty Adult – puberty and older Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Signs & Symptoms Signs are conditions which we can see, feel, smell and hear by observing casualty Symptoms are conditions which a casualty must describe to the first aider Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Getting sued Doing the wrong thing / making things worse Diseases Personal safety 5 Common Fears Dealing with blood / gross situations Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] The Good Samaritan Act Identify yourself Ask Permission Consent Implied Consent Help to the best of your abilities Stay with casualty until further help arrives Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Once you start providing first aid to a casualty, you must continue helping unless: It is necessary in order to activate E-M-S Someone with equal or greater training takes over Principle of Abandonment Continuing to provide assistance would be unsafe You are physically exhausted Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Direct — blood to blood contact Open wounds Exposed tissues Mucous membranes of eyes or mouth Indirect —by way of a contaminated object Disease Transmission Needles Inhaled airborne droplets Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Personal Protective Equipment (P-P-E--) When providing first aid or C-P-R at a minimum put on gloves ( latex free ) Use pocket masks or face shields for doing C-P-R Eye protection Safe clean up and disposal Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] How to Remove Disposable Gloves Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Demonstrate the appropriate use, care and disposal of gloves used in first aid. Skill Sets Demonstrations Demonstrate the appropriate use and disposal of C-P-R pocket masks and face shields with a one-way valve. Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Emergency Medical Services Module 2 Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Emergency Medical Services Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] The emergency dispatcher will ask these questions: The Problem? Your address and security/access code? Your telephone number? Activating E-M-S Stay on line until the dispatcher tells you it is okay to hang up If a bystander calls E-M-S--, ask them to report back to you to ensure that E-M-S has been activated Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Utilizing Bystanders Phone E-M-S Wait for E-M-S Get an A-E-D if available Get supplies (first aid kit, blankets) Remove hazards from scene Crowd control Protect casualties' belongings Write down details of incident Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Emergency Scene Management Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Emergency Scene Management (E-S-M--) is a rapid, systematic and orderly manner used to treat a casualty in an emergency 4 Steps to E-S-M 1. Scene Survey E-S-M 2. Primary Survey 3. Secondary Survey 4. On Going Care Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Always take a step back and remain calm before entering the immediate area of the victim Am I Safe? Assess the hazards. Make sure you do not become a victim as well Scene Survey Take charge of the situation Determine the mechanism of injury (M-O-I--) and history of the scene (spinal precaution?) Check responsiveness and obtain consent Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Scene Survey Level of Consciousness describes a person's awareness and understanding of what is happening in his or her surrounding A – Alert V – Verbal P – Painful U Unconscious Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Unconsciousness means that the victim is unresponsive to verbal and painful stimuli Causes may include: Scene Survey Sudden Cardiac Arrest Stroke Head injury Electrocution Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia Poisoning Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Activate E-M-S-: Call first – for help (in other words bystanders, co-workers, other first aiders) Scene Survey Call fast – Emergency Medical Service, which happens after assessment Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Primary Survey Primary Survey identifies any lifethreatening injuries and/or illnesses and allows you to quickly treat them. A Airway B Breathing C – Circulation Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] 1. Airway – open and clear 2. Breathing – effective breathing 3. Circulation – effective circulation (skin temperature, colour and sweaty or dry skin) Primary Survey Check for other life-threatening injuries or conditions Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Secondary Survey is a step-by-step way of gathering information on the casualty's condition. The 3 H's: Secondary Survey Happened? Hurt? History? Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Give first aid for any injuries or illness discovered during assessment Monitor the casualty to make sure conditions/illnesses do not worsen On-Going Care Adjust the first aid for the casualty if any changes occur Record any changes to the victim's condition Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Recovery Position An unconscious adult or child who is breathing and has no other lifethreatening emergencies should be placed in the recovery position Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Triage Assessment Any event where there are more casualties than rescuers who are involved. Purpose is to assess the casualty's condition, determine the urgency of the casualty's condition, and assign a treatment priority. Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Review: E-S-M Unconscious Scene Survey Conscious Scene Survey M O I Id. self / consent Responsive M O I Id. self / consent Unresponsive Call E-M-S Primary survey Secondary survey Ongoing casualty care Primary survey Secondary survey Call E-M-S-? Ongoing casualty care Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Demonstrate the sequential steps of a E-S-M including the scene survey, primary and secondary survey (3H's), for a conscious casualty Skill Sets Demonstrations Demonstrate how to check for the three sequential first aid priorities of the primary survey: check airway, check breathing, and check circulation (signs of) for an unconscious casualty Discuss and demonstrate the recovery position Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Spinal & Neurological Emergencies Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Head Injuries Head injuries may be minor or major with or without loss of consciousness. Neck injuries may also be associated with head injuries. Types of Head Injuries Concussion Compression Hematoma Skull Fracture Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Disabling headache or one of sudden onset Loss of consciousness or change in the level of consciousness Signs & Symptoms of Head Injuries Labored breathing Black Eyes Deformity Projectile vomiting Unequal pupils Bleeding/fluids from ears/nose/mouth Paralysis Confused/dazed Hearing impairment or ringing in the ear(s) Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Falls from heights, sports injuries, car accidents and/or direct blows to spine are common causes of spinal injuries Spinal Injuries Spinal injuries are also associated with pelvic injuries. Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Spinal Injuries Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021. Spinal Injuries Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Pain with or without movement Loss of sensation or paralysis in upper or lower extremities or below injury site Numbness, tingling in arms and/or legs Respiratory distress Signs & Symptoms of a Spinal Injury Deformity Swelling/bruising at injured site Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Broken pelvis may cause severe internal bleeding and organ damage Pelvic Injuries Can be a life-threatening injury even if no significant injuries can be seen Complications include injury to the spine and damage to the bladder Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Pain and tenderness around the hips and pelvis area Inability to lift legs, stand or walk Foot on injured side usually turns outward Signs and symptoms of shock Signs & Symptoms of Pelvic Injuries Urge to urinate Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Spinal Injuries Manually support the head and neck to prevent worsening the injury Do not move the casualty any more than necessary No recommendation for cervical collars or spinal boards Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Demonstrate how to manually support the head and neck in a neutral position Skill Sets Demonstrations Demonstrate spinal precautions on a victim who is face down. Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Shock & Fainting Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021. Shock & Fainting Rescue 7 Inc. © 2021.

[Audio] Shock is inadequate circulation causing a lack of oxygen to the cells and tissue. This could lead to organ failure and death will follow Causes include: Shock External / internal bleeding Allergies Infection Dehydration Burns Sight of blood Heart attack Nervous system injuries Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Pale Skin Sweating / Clammy Skin Cold Weakness Nausea Thirst Anxiety Signs & Symptoms of Shock Cyanosis (blueness) of lips/ears Trembling S O B Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] T reat the cause of the shock if possible R est & Reassure the casualty Shock W arm with blanket Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Fainting Fainting occurs when there is a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain, causing a person to 'black out' temporarily Casualty will be responsive within 5 to 10 seconds Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Unconsciousness means that the victim is unresponsive to verbal and painful stimuli Causes may include: Unconsciousness Sudden Cardiac Arrest Stroke Head injury Electrocution Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia Poisoning Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.

[Audio] Demonstrate the first aid for shock and how to prevent shock from worsening Skill Sets Demonstrations Rescue 7 Inc. © 2017.