INJURY CHAPTER 1

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INJURY CHAPTER 1

DISEASE OF CONCERN IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SETTING

tuberculosis

herpes

HIV

hepatitis B and C

FIRST AID KIT ITEMS

tweezer

plaster

scissor

sterile water

first aid manual

TRIAGE SYSTEM

LOWEST PRIORITY

non critical injuries

SECOND PRIORITY

seriously injured, may die without further treatment

HIGHEST PRIORITY

critically injured, life threatening conditions

HAND SIGNALS

suspected spinal injury

back of head

athlete not breathing

left, right, across mouth

unconscious athlete

up, down, across face

assistance required

left, right, overhead

FIRST AID CARE

temporary and immediate care given to an injured person until medical treatment can be obtained

INFECTION DISEASE TRANSMISSION

potentially infectious

vomiting

open sore

rash or skin lesion

infectious disease can be transmitted from person to person

EMS SYSTEM

give information to dispatcher

information about victim

phone number

exact location

5 minutes after accident, essential ems system activated

UNIVERSAL FIRST AID PROCEDURES

provide life support

gain access victim

keep self and others safe

observe scene upon approach

PRINCIPLE AIMS

prevent infection

minimize further injury

control bleeding

activate ems system

recognize life threatening situations

PURPOSE OF FIRST AID (5P)

provide reassurance

provide pain relief

promote recovery

prevent further harm

preserve life