Transcript CPR/First Aid

Community
First Aid &
Safety
You arrive at the mall with your friend
when suddenly you hear commotion.
Oh, no! Someone’s collapsed!
Even though a crowd has
gathered, no one is helping.
Someone needs to help right
now!
Are you equipped to help?
If not
you…
who?
Consider this:
•Over 37 million injury-related
visits were made to U.S.
hospitals in 2000.
•These injuries resulted in
almost 90,000 deaths.
•Previously, infectious diseases
caused the greatest risk to the
well-being of children . . .
But now, unintentional injuries
cause most childhood deaths.
•More than 60 million people in
the U.S. have heart disease.
•Cardiovascular disease causes
about 1 million deaths in the U.S.
each year.
•That accounts for over 40 %
of all U.S. deaths that occur
annually!
•Over 600,000 Americans have
strokes each year & more than
16,000 Americans die annually
from stroke.
EVERYONE should know
what to do in an emergency.
Leading
causes of
Death
ages 0 to 44
25
20
15
10
5
The most important step you
can take in an emergency:
Call 911!
The sooner emergency help
arrives, the better a person’s
chance of surviving.
Bystander’s Part in the Chain of
Survival
Did you know . . . ?
You are more likely to give
care to a family member or a
friend than to someone you
don’t know.
Recognizing Emergencies
•Unusual noises: screams, moans,
breaking glass, crashing metal;
changes in machinery noises.
•Unusual sights: stalled vehicle,
overturned pot, spilled medicine
container, broken glass, downed
electrical wires, smoke or fire.
•Unusual odors: odors that are
stronger than usual, unrecognizable
odors, burning odors
•Unusual appearances or behaviors:
trouble breathing, clutching chest or
throat, slurred or confused speech,
sweating for not apparent reason,
confusion, unusual skin color.
Reasons People Fail to Act In
An Emergency
1. Presence of other people &
uncertainty that an emergency
really exists.
2. Fear of the type of injury of illness.
3. Fear of catching a disease.
4. Fear of doing something wrong.
5. Fear of being sued.
If there are several people around
...
• It may be difficult to tell what the
emergency is & if anyone is providing
first aid.
• Don’t be embarrassed about coming
forward in front of others. Ask if you can
help.
• Things you can do: call 911, keep area
free of onlookers & traffic, give care.
When an injury or illness is
frightening to be around.
• Take a deep breath and try and
remain calm.
• Remember: you cannot effectively
help someone if you are panicking.
Could I catch a disease if I help?
•Always avoid contact with body
fluids when possible.
•Try to use protective breathing
barriers, gloves, clean dry cloths.
•Cover cuts & sores.
•Wash hands after providing care.
Could I be sued for trying to help?
•Most states have enacted Good
Samaritan laws.
•Reasonable & prudent care is
protected under the law.
•Always use common sense &
reasonable level of skill.
Preparing For Emergencies
•Keep medical information about you &
your family on refrigerator or other handy
place.
•Keep a first aid kit in home or car.
•Keep emergency telephone numbers by
telephone or in first aid kit.
•Learn & practice first aid skills.
Good things to keep in 1st aid kit:
•antiseptic ointment
•gauze/gauze pads
•adhesive tape
•band-aids (assorted
sizes)
•tweezers
•disposible gloves
•protective mouth barrier
•OTC Medications: Benedral,
tylenol, aspirin, antacids
Don’t forget . . .
Accidents Shatter
Are you ready to learn
how to take action?