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Community First Aid & Safety

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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? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 3

If not you…who? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 4

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 5

The most important step you can take in an emergency is to… > Call 911! > The sooner emergency help arrives, the better a person’s chance of surviving. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 6

Bystander’s part in the chain of survival 1. Recognize emergency 2. Call 911 3. 1 st responder care (CPR/AED) 4. EMT care 5. Hospital care 6. Rehab Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 7

Did you know. . . ? > You are more likely to give care to a family member or a friend than to someone you don’t know. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 8

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 9

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 10

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 11

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 12

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 13

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 14

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. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 15

Good things to keep in 1 st aid kit: > antiseptic ointment > gauze/gauze pads > adhesive tape > band-aids (assorted sizes) > tweezers > disposable gloves > protective mouth barrier > OTC Medications: Benadryl, Tylenol, aspirin, antacids Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 16

Don’t forget… Accidents shatter lives ARE YOU READY TO LEARN HOW TO TAKE ACTION? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2017. All rights reserved. 17