Responding to an Emergency Chapter 2 Emergency Action

Responding to an Emergency Chapter 2

Emergency Action Steps �CHECK ◦ The scene & victim �CALL ◦ 9 -1 -1 or the local emergency number ◦ Know your location �CARE ◦ For the victim until help arrives ◦ Make a clear path for EMS

�Is the scene safe? �What happened? �How many victims? �Bystanders available to help? Check

�DO NOT move unless ◦ Fire, flood, explosion �If in immediate danger you must move a victim, do it quickly & carefully Moving a victim

�Unconscious �Trouble breathing �No signs of life (breathing, pulse, movement) �Severe bleeding Life Threatening

�Unconscious or altered level of consciousness �Trouble breathing �Chest discomfort �Severe bleeding �Abdominal pressure that wont go away �Seizure lasting more than 5 mins, or pregnant/diabetic �Injury to head, neck, or back �Severe headache/slurred speech �Broken bones �Severe burn When to call 9 -1 -1

�Fire or explosion �Poisonous gas �Downed electrical wires �Swiftly moving or rapidly rising water �Motor vehicle collision �Victims who cannot be moved easily When to call 9 -1 -1 cont.

�The exact address or location ◦ Street, city, landmarks �Phone number you are calling from �What happened ◦ Car accident, fall, explosion �Number of people involved �Condition of victims ◦ Unconscious, chest pains �Care being given Things to know before calling