Medical Emergencies EMS Emergency Medical Service System Why

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Medical Emergencies EMS Emergency Medical Service System

Medical Emergencies EMS Emergency Medical Service System

Why? • Why is it important to learn CPR/First Aid? • What kind of

Why? • Why is it important to learn CPR/First Aid? • What kind of medical emergencies might you witness? • What kind of things can you do to help someone?

• What kind of medical emergencies might you witness? • What kind of

• What kind of medical emergencies might you witness? • What kind of things can you do to help someone?

Steps • • Recognize that an emergency exists Decide to Activate the EMS system

Steps • • Recognize that an emergency exists Decide to Activate the EMS system Give care until help takes over

1. Recognize that an Emergency Exists • Unusual Noises – Screaming, sudden loud noises,

1. Recognize that an Emergency Exists • Unusual Noises – Screaming, sudden loud noises, unusual silence • Unusual Sights – Stopped vehicle, downed electrical wires, smoke • Unusual Odors – Stronger than usual, Unrecognizable • Unusual Appearances/Behaviors – Unconsciousness, confusion, trouble breathing

2. Decide to Act • Common Factors that keep people from responding – Fear

2. Decide to Act • Common Factors that keep people from responding – Fear of doing something wrong – Being unsure of what to do – Assuming someone else will take action – Type of injury or illness – Fear of catching disease – Fear of being sued • Good Samaritan Laws – Being unsure when to call 911

3. Activate the EMS System • Call 911 • Phone number, address, location of

3. Activate the EMS System • Call 911 • Phone number, address, location of emergency, police/fire/medical assistance • Many are trained to give first aid instructions

4. Give care until help takes over • Give care until – Signs of

4. Give care until help takes over • Give care until – Signs of life (breathing) – A trained responder takes over – You are took exhausted to continue – The scene becomes unsafe

Permission to give care • Expressed Consent- the conscious person gives permissions to give

Permission to give care • Expressed Consent- the conscious person gives permissions to give care – Do not give care to someone who does not give you permission. • Implied Consent- Unconscious, unable to respond, law assumes if they could respond, they would give permission.

Disease Prevention • Avoid contact with blood/body fluids – Wear gloves • CPR protective

Disease Prevention • Avoid contact with blood/body fluids – Wear gloves • CPR protective barriers • Wash hands after care

Taking Action • Check the scene • Call 911 • Care for the person

Taking Action • Check the scene • Call 911 • Care for the person

Check the Scene • • • Is it safe? Is immediate danger involved? What

Check the Scene • • • Is it safe? Is immediate danger involved? What happened? How many people are involved? Is anyone else available to help? What is wrong?

Call 911 • Call if: – Unconscious, breathing problems, chest pain, severe bleeding, severe

Call 911 • Call if: – Unconscious, breathing problems, chest pain, severe bleeding, severe burns, suspected poisoning, suspected injuries – Fire/explosion, rising water, poisonous gas, car accident, injured person can not be moved

Care • Do no further harm • Monitor the person’s breathing and consciousness •

Care • Do no further harm • Monitor the person’s breathing and consciousness • Help the person rest in most comfortable position • Keep the person from getting the chills • Reassure the person • Give any specific care as needed.