First CPR Checking the Conscious Victim First CPR

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First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Introduction Have you ever had to talk

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Introduction Have you ever had to talk to an injured or ill person about what happened? What did you say to the person? What did you do for the person?

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Objectives Students will be able to: Understand

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Objectives Students will be able to: Understand how to check a conscious victim Practice checking a conscious victim

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Scene Survey the Scene For safety

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Scene Survey the Scene For safety To get ideas of what happened To get ideas of possible injuries

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Victim Consciousness Are you okay? Do

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Victim Consciousness Are you okay? Do you need help? If they answer, you know… airway - breathing - circulation

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Victim Life threatening conditions poisoning bleeding

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Victim Life threatening conditions poisoning bleeding shock chest pain burns

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Obtain consent Adult vs Child Introduce self

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Obtain consent Adult vs Child Introduce self & tell victim you have first aid & CPR training

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim 2 basic steps in helping a conscious

First & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim 2 basic steps in helping a conscious person Interview person & bystanders Check person headto -toe

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Keep victim calm Keep victim still

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Keep victim calm Keep victim still until you know what is wrong

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Get victims name What happened?

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Get victims name What happened? Pain or discomfort? Allergies? Medical conditions? Medications?

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Pain Describe & where located

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Pain Describe & where located Burning, throbbing, aching, sharp

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Pain When did it start?

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Pain When did it start? What were you doing? What makes it better? What makes it worse?

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Pain Rate pain 1 =

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Interview Pain Rate pain 1 = mild 10 = severe

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Head to Toe to make

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Head to Toe to make sure there are no other injuries Do not move body parts if causes pain/discomfort Do not move if suspect head, neck or back injury

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Head to Toe to make

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Head to Toe to make sure there are no other injuries Bleeding (cuts wounds) Bruises Bumps Depressions Pain Fluids

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Head to Toe Head Scalp

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Check Head to Toe Head Scalp Face Ears Nose Mouth Neck

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Painful breathing? Look for unusual breathing

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Painful breathing? Look for unusual breathing Noisy Gasping Gurgling Whistling Unusually Fast, Slow Labored Changes in breathing

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Have victim take deep breaths Check

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Have victim take deep breaths Check for pain/discomfort Movements

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Skin Color Damp Dry Cool Hot

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Skin Color Damp Dry Cool Hot

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Have Victim move each part of

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim Have Victim move each part of body that does NOT hurt Head-to-Toe

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim If you are not sure about

First Aid & CPR Checking the Conscious Victim If you are not sure about the Victim’s condition Call 911

Checking the Conscious Victim Take care of any First Aid situations within your training

Checking the Conscious Victim Take care of any First Aid situations within your training & limitations