emergency first aid. i.c.e. your cell phone! i.c.e. your refrigerator!
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I.C.E. your refrigerator!TRANSCRIPT
EmergencyFirst Aid
I.C.E. your cell phone!
I.C.E. your refrigerator!
Which phone to use?
Taking a Pulse
Radial (wrist) Pulse
Use Fingers to check wrist pulse
Blood Vessels in the neck
Taking a Pulse
Carotid (neck) pulse
Just enough light pressure to feel the pulsation
Count the number of times you feel the pulsation in a specific
amount of time
So what’s normal?
60-100
People who are very athletic or who are on heart
medications may have slower heart rates (less than 60)
Note to self:
Any pulse is better than no pulse!
No pulse or unresponsive?Start CPR
What IS a heart attack?
What IS a heart attack?
The Heart pumps blood to every organ in the body,
including itself!
A heart attack is when there is a blockage of the
blood flow to the heart itself
This causes damage to the
heart and limits its ability to pump
blood to the rest of the body
What IS a heart attack?
How can I help?Heart Attack
• Have the person lie or sit down – avoid exertion
• If they take nitroglycerin, get it for them and help them place it under their tongue
• Call 911• If they are awake, have them
chew an aspirin (prevents clot forming)
What is a stroke?
A stroke is the result of lack of blood
flow to a portion of the brain
“brain attack”
A stroke is a blockage of blood to the brain (ie. brain attack)
Types of Stroke
Symptoms of stroke• Weakness, clumsiness, or numbness on
one side of the body • Blurry, dimming, or no vision • Difficulty swallowing, talking, or
comprehending others • Dizziness, falling, or loss of balance • Severe or unusual headache
Facial droop
Arm drift
How can I help?Stroke
• Call 911 right away – time is critical
• Note what time the symptoms first started
• Do not give them anything to drink
Choking
• Unable to speak• Difficulty breathing• Grips throat• Skin turns bluish• May lose consciousness
Choking
Choking
• EMERGENCY!!• Act quickly• Attempt Heimlich• Have someone call
911• DO NOT GIVE
THEM SOMETHING TO DRINK
Foreign body in “throat”(esophagus)
Esophageal Blockage
• Drooling or spitting• Leaning forward• Pain in throat/chest
Esophageal Blockage• Not an emergency• Can still talk• Uncomfortable• If they can’t swallow their saliva
(drooling), they can’t swallow water!
Head Injury
When do I need to go to the hospital?
• If I lost consciousness for more than a brief instance
• If I can’t remember the 15 minutes before or after the injury
• If I am on a blood thinner (coumadin, plavix)
• If I have a bad headache or am vomiting• If I am sleepy, confused, or having
trouble using my arms or legs
If I go to the hospital, what should I bring?
(what every ER doctor wants their patients to know!)
• List of your medications/medical problems/medical records
• Names of your doctors• One friend or family member
(preferably a quiet and sober one)• A good book!
Bee Stings• Epipen right away if allergic• Call 911 if allergic• Pull stinger out as quickly as
possible• Cool compresses or ice• Benadryl • Zantac or tagamet
Stinger Removal
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain Treatment
Cover tobacco with ace wrapor cotton dressing
Ankle support
BurnsBurns
First degreeburn
SecondDegree
burn
How can I help?Burns
• Clean skin with cool water• If skin not broken can use
topical solarcaine• Don’t break blisters• Bacitracin to open areas• “Fluff” a gauze to absorb
fluid and hold in place with a gauze “kling” or ace wrap
SplintingImmobilize Broken Bones
splinting
Wound Care
Soap and water
+/-Topical antibiotic
(bacitracin)
Clean, dry dressing
Wash daily, redress
Keep it simple…
1.Wash with soap and water
2. Keep clean and dry
3. Seek help if it becomes red or angry looking (infected)
Major Injuries
Major Injury Issues• Bleeding – an immediate life-threatening
problem -lie patient down-place clean gauze or towel over site of injury-apply direct, constant pressure-elevate the extremity-call 911-collect tissue or missing parts, place in plastic
bag
Bleeding management
Keep pressure on woundHold gauze in place with
circular dressing
Other risks with major injuries:
• Infection– If bleeding controlled, clean out wound
with saline or water• Tetanus
- Need tetanus shot within days if not up-to-date
• Nerve and muscle damage– Avoid additional damage to limb
Amputated Parts• Rinse off debris (saline or water)• Wrap in dry clean gauze, put in dry plastic
bag• Put plastic bag inside another plastic bag
with ice and water – do not pack in ice • Remove any rings• Do not eat anything• No smoking
Cuts and lacerations
The Art of Bandaids
Winged
For large joints like knees and elbows
Fingertipbandaid
Home First Aid Supplies
Protective Gloves
Bandaids
Peroxide
• Excellent for removing blood from hair, skin, clothing
Irrigation syringe
Wound cleaning
Topical antibiotic
Gauze dressing to apply to wound
Rolled gauze to hold dressing on
Ace bandage or coban to hold everything in place
Anchoring dressings
Tape to secure bandages
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Medications
Pain medication
Pain medicationAnti-inflammatory
Aspirin
Chest painPossible
heart attack
Allergic Reaction/Bee stingsEpipen requires
Prescription*check expiration
dates
Thermometer
Hard to
read
Shears or scissorsCuts clothing off, cuts gauze
Tweezer
Steri-stripsBenzoin
Other possibilities:
Summary• Use common sense – follow your
instincts!• Do not give anyone having a medical
emergency something to drink• Keep a list of medications, doctors,
medical history readily available• I.C.E. your cell phone and refrigerator• Call 911 for chest pain, stroke
symptoms, breathing problems, excessive bleeding
Thank you for coming!!