INJURY
CHAPTER 1
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
