Bellringer Turn to partner and discuss what common
Bellringer Turn to partner and discuss what common emergencies mean.
Chapter 19 Lesson 5 Common Emergencies P. 528
Sprains Condition in which ligaments that hold joints together are stretched or torn Grade I-Stretched Grade II- Partial tear Grade III- Complete tear RICE Method Rest Ice Compression Elevation
Fracture Break in Bone Closed Fracture- Stays in your skin Open Fracture (Compound)- Goes outside the skin Pain Swelling Deformity X-Ray
Insect Bites and Stings Pain and Swelling at site Allergies make it more dangerous Wash affected area Remove stinger Ticks are different
Burns First Degree- Affects only outer layer Second Degree- Affects 1 st and 2 nd layer Third Degree- Affects all layers
Poisonings Something swallowed or touched Call poison control or 911 They will tell you further action to take Ipecac or water Stomach Pump
Foreign Object in Eye Don’t Rub Pour water in eye Cotton Swab
Nosebleed Pinch nose with thumb and pointer fingers If continued for 15 minutes or more call 911
Fainting Leave person lying down Loosen tight clothing If person does not regain consciousness call for help or start CPR (if needed) If there is a head injury, call 911 first
Heat Related Illness Heat Cramps- Painful, involuntary muscle spasms caused by heavy exercise in the heat Heat Exhaustion- Characterized by faintness, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and red, hot, dry, or sweaty skin Heat Stroke- Most serious heat illness, heat exhaustion that isn’t treated can lead to heat stroke and even death
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