First Aid 1/5 – 1/165 class Periods

◦ Day 1 – Poisoning, Bites & Stings, Heat & Cold Emergency◦ Day 2 – Bleeding, Shock, Burns, Skills Check Practice◦ Day 3 – Head, Chest, Bone, Join, Muscle Injuries, Rescuing

and Moving, SC Practice◦ Day 4 – Bleeding & Splinting Skills Check◦ Day 5 – Big Quiz & Exam Review

Controlling Bleeding & Splinting Skills Tests

Grades◦ Bell Ringers◦ Bleeding Skills Check ◦ Splinting Skills Check◦ Homework Assignments◦ Big Quiz

Exam ScheduleJanuary 20th

◦5th & 6th

January 21st

◦1st & 2nd

January 22nd

◦7th & 8th

January 23rd ◦3rd & 4th

Bell Schedule◦Exam 9am – 11am

◦Break 11am – 11:25am

◦Exam 11:30am – 1:30pm

◦Dismissal 1:30pm

PoisoningBites and Sting

Heat and Cold Emergencies

Chapter 14

Poisoning

Ingested PoisonsRecognizing ingested poisoning

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Determine◦ ◦ ◦ ◦

Responsive victim◦Call poison control center at _______________◦May advise to dilute, induce vomiting, or absorb

poison. Activated charcoal absorbs.

Unresponsive victim◦Call 9-1-1.

Care for Ingested Poisons

Alcohol PoisoningSigns of Alcohol Poisoning

◦ Confusion.◦ Vomiting.◦ Seizures.◦ Slow & Irregular breathing ◦ Blue-tinged skin or pale skin.◦ Low body temperature◦ Passing out (unconsciousness) and can't be awakened.

Care for Alcohol Poisoning Call 9-1-1 Put person in Recovery Position (Do not let sleep on back) Do not leave them alone Do not give food, water, or medication Monitor breathing

Drug OverdoseRecognizing drug overdose

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Same as for alcohol intoxication.

Care for Drug Overdose

Inhaled PoisoningCarbon MonoxideHalogensChloroform

Remove victim from environment.Call 9-1-1.Check responsiveness and breathing, and

provide care as needed.Try to determine the substance involved.

Care for Inhaled Poisoning

Signs of Inhaled Poisoning Headache Breathing Difficulty Chest Pain Nausea & Vomiting

Plant Poisonings3 Most Common poisonous plants Signs & Symptoms Rash, Itching, Redness, Blisters, Swelling

Clean skin with soap and water as soon as possible.

For mild reaction:◦ ◦

For more serious reaction:◦ Seek medical care.◦ Prescribed corticosteroid may be needed.

Care for Plant Poisonings

Chapter 15

Bites and Stings

Snake BitesPoisonous Snakes in United States

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Get victim and others away from snake.Keep victim calm; limit movement.Immobilize the area.Wash area with soap and water.If coral snake bite to a limb:

◦Wrap elastic bandage over the limb.Seek medical care.

Care for Snake Bites

Insect StingsRemove any stinger and venom sac.Wash wound with soap and water.Apply ice.Apply hydrocortisone cream or

antihistamine.Watch for signs of severe allergic reaction.

◦Assist with prescribed epinephrine auto- injector.

◦Call 9-1-1.

Spider BitesBlack widow

◦Sharp pinprick, then dull pain◦Two fang marks, red hourglass on spiders body◦Abdominal pain, headache, fever, dizziness,

nausea

Care for all Spider Bites◦ ◦ ◦ ◦

Marine Animal Bites & StingsBite, Rip, or Puncture

◦ Shark, Eel, Barracuda◦ Control Bleeding (Tourniquet) ◦ Care for Shock◦ Call 9-1-1

Stings◦ Jellyfish◦ Pick off tentacles.◦ Apply vinegar.◦ Immerse in hot water.◦ Seek medical care.

Puncture By Spines◦ Immerse in hot water.◦ Wash wound with soap and water.◦ Flush area with water.◦ Seek medical care.

Chapter 16

Heat & Cold Emergencies

Heat CrampsPainful muscle spasmsOccurs after physical exertion Care for heat cramps

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Heat ExhaustionHeavy perspiration with normal or slightly above

normal body temperatureSigns of heat exhaustion

◦ Heavy sweating, Severe Thirst, Weakness, Headache, Nausea an Vomiting

Care for Heat Exhaustion

Heat StrokeBody temperature becomes extremely highRequires rapid interventionSigns of heatstroke

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Call 9-1-1.Rapidly cool patient with cool, wet towels,

fanning, and cold packs.If unresponsive and not breathing, start CPR.

Care for Heat Stroke

FrostbiteHappens only when temperatures

drop below freezingAffects ____, _____, ____, & ____Signs of frostbite

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Care for Frostbite

If more than an hour from medical care:◦Warm the part in warm water (100°F) for 20–40

minutes.◦ If fingers or toes are affected, place dry

dressings between these.◦Elevate affected limbs and provide pain reliever.

HypothermiaRecognizing hypothermia

◦Body temp falls below 95°F and body can’t produce heat

◦Signs of hypothermia

Prevent heat loss.

◦ Replace wet clothes with dry clothes.◦ Cover head.

Give victim warm, sugary beverages if alert.

Care for Hypothermia