First Aid Review First Aid Review 77 1702

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First Aid Review

First Aid Review

First Aid Review 77. 1702 (a) Each operator of a surface coal mine shall

First Aid Review 77. 1702 (a) Each operator of a surface coal mine shall make arrangements with a licensed physician, medical service, medical clinic, or hospital to provide 24 -hour emergency medical assistance for any person injured at the mine. (b) Each operator shall make arrangements with an ambulance service, or otherwise provide for 24 -hour emergency transportation for any person injured at the mine.

First Aid Review Definition: • The immediate care given to a person who is

First Aid Review Definition: • The immediate care given to a person who is injured or ill. Principle goals: • Ensure the safety of rescuer and patient. • Identify the causes of injury. • Stabilize the neck and care for life threatening injuries. • Arrange for transportation. • Continue patient assessment

First Aid Scene Safety • Make sure the area is safe – What caused

First Aid Scene Safety • Make sure the area is safe – What caused the injury or accident? • Ensure Personal Safety – Protect yourself with gloves, masks, before you act. – You wouldn’t work with toxic chemical without the proper protection would you?

First Aid Patient Assessment • Primary Survey – ABC’s and severe bleeding – Life

First Aid Patient Assessment • Primary Survey – ABC’s and severe bleeding – Life Threatening conditions • Secondary Survey – DE – Thorough Head to toe “hands on” examination for wounds, burns, musculoskeletal injuries and anything else that will require treatment.

First Aid Patient Assessment • A (Airway) – Assess for unresponsiveness – Open the

First Aid Patient Assessment • A (Airway) – Assess for unresponsiveness – Open the Airway (Head tilt-Chin lift) • B (Breathing) – Look, Listen and Feel for Breathing – If not breathing, give two normal breaths • C (Circulation) – Check Pulse at Carotid Artery (5 -10 seconds) – If no pulse, start chest compressions

First Aid Patient Assessment • D – Assess for Deformity – Hands on; Head

First Aid Patient Assessment • D – Assess for Deformity – Hands on; Head to toe Examination for all other injuries and conditions that will require treatment • E – Expose – If you can’t see it, you can’t treat it

First Aid CPR and Rescue Breathing • ABC’s • Ratio – 30 compressions to

First Aid CPR and Rescue Breathing • ABC’s • Ratio – 30 compressions to 2 breaths – 1 breath every 5 seconds • Rate – Hard and Fast – 12 breaths per minute

First Aid Control of Bleeding • Direct Pressure – 95% • Elevation – 97%

First Aid Control of Bleeding • Direct Pressure – 95% • Elevation – 97% • Pressure Points – 99% • Tourniquet – Last resort 1%

First Aid Burns • Degree – First (Superficial) – Second (Partial Thickness) – Third

First Aid Burns • Degree – First (Superficial) – Second (Partial Thickness) – Third (Full Thickness) • Treatment – Remove heat – Prevent contamination – Over Bandage; loosely

First Aid Musculoskeletal Injuries • Splinting – Immobilize the joint above and the joint

First Aid Musculoskeletal Injuries • Splinting – Immobilize the joint above and the joint below – When in doubt, SPLINT • Elevate • Apply cold compresses • Do we ever want to attempt to "straighten out a broken bone or fracture?

First Aid Shock • Treat for Shock on all patients from the beginning. •

First Aid Shock • Treat for Shock on all patients from the beginning. • Shock can kill, even though the injuries wouldn’t. • Be calm and reassuring • Keep the patient warm • Elevate feet, if no back or head injuries.

First Aid Review Definition: • The immediate care given to a person who is

First Aid Review Definition: • The immediate care given to a person who is injured or ill. Principle goals: • Ensure the safety of rescuer and patient. • Identify the causes of injury. • Stabilize the neck and care for life threatening injuries. • Arrange for transportation. • Continue patient assessment

First Aid Scene Safety • Make sure the area is safe – What caused

First Aid Scene Safety • Make sure the area is safe – What caused the injury or accident? • Ensure Personal Safety – Protect yourself with gloves, masks, before you act. – You wouldn’t work with toxic chemical without the proper protection would you?

First Aid Patient Assessment • Primary Survey – ABC’s and severe bleeding – Life

First Aid Patient Assessment • Primary Survey – ABC’s and severe bleeding – Life Threatening conditions • Secondary Survey – DE – Thorough Head to toe “hands on” examination for wounds, burns, musculoskeletal injuries and anything else that will require treatment.

First Aid Patient Assessment • A – Assess for unresponsiveness – Open the Airway

First Aid Patient Assessment • A – Assess for unresponsiveness – Open the Airway (Head tilt-Chin lift) • B – Look, Listen and Feel for Breathing – If not breathing, give two normal breaths • C – Check Pulse at Carotid Artery (5 -10 seconds) – If no pulse, start chest compressions

• D First Aid Patient Assessment – Assess for Deformity – Hands on;

• D First Aid Patient Assessment – Assess for Deformity – Hands on; Head to toe Examination for all other injuries and conditions that will require treatment • E – Expose – If you can’t see it, you can’t treat it

First Aid CPR and Rescue Breathing • ABC’s • Ratio – 30 compressions to

First Aid CPR and Rescue Breathing • ABC’s • Ratio – 30 compressions to 2 breaths – 1 breath every 5 seconds • Rate – Hard and Fast – 12 breaths per minute

First Aid Control of Bleeding • Direct Pressure – 95% • Elevation – 97%

First Aid Control of Bleeding • Direct Pressure – 95% • Elevation – 97% • Pressure Points – 99% • Tourniquet – Last resort

First Aid Burns • Degree – First (Superficial) – Second (Partial Thickness) – Third

First Aid Burns • Degree – First (Superficial) – Second (Partial Thickness) – Third (Full Thickness) • Treatment – Remove heat – Prevent contamination – Over Bandage; loosely

First Aid Musculoskeletal Injuries • Splint – Immobilize the joint above and the joint

First Aid Musculoskeletal Injuries • Splint – Immobilize the joint above and the joint below – When in doubt, SPLINT • Elevate • Apply cold compresses

First Aid Shock • Treat for Shock on all patients from the beginning. •

First Aid Shock • Treat for Shock on all patients from the beginning. • Shock can kill, even though the injuries wouldn’t. • Be calm and reassuring • Keep the patient warm • Elevate feet, if no back or head injuries.