First Aid and Emergency Response Guide
Be prepared for emergencies with this comprehensive guide covering basic first aid techniques, tips on remaining brave in critical situations, knowing when to call 911, handling dangerous falls, dealing with choking incidents, and more. Learn essential skills and steps to take in medical emergencies to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Stay informed and ready to respond effectively in times of crisis.
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Basic First Aid North Memorial Paramedics
Do You Know What to Do? How to remain brave in an emergency . When to call 911 . If someone falls down . If someone is choking . If someone is bleeding .
Courage What is courage? It is the ability to face danger or fear with confidence and bravery How to be courageous Be Brave Be Calm Be Clear Be Careful
Bravery IT S OK To Be Scared Everyone gets scared Bravery is not a lack of fear, but doing the right thing despite your fear.
Calling 911 for Medical Emergencies When should you call 911? Choking Trouble Breathing Fall of Distance greater than height of victim Severe bleeding Unconscious victim Car Accidents Especially if the person waling or biking was hit by car
Danger Safety First Don t put YOURSELF in danger You don t want to be a victim When there is NO MORE DANGER Determine what happened Find an adult Call 911 if necessary
If someone falls. What is a Dangerous fall? Any fall from a distance greater than the height of the victim Any fall resulting in a head injury
What do you do? Do not move the victim Check to see if the victim is : Awake Breathing Moving If they are NOT, find an adult and CALL 911
Someone is Choking Ask the person Can you? Cough Breathe Speak If they CAN, leave them alone. If they CANNOT . Universal sign of choking
Heimlich Maneuver Move behind the victim and make a fist with one hand Place the fist against their stomach, below the ribs and above the belly button Place your other hand on top of your fist Press your fist into their stomach with a quick, upward thrust Repeat until the object is expelled
Small Cuts Wash with soap and water or antiseptic spray Dry with a clean towel Cover with a bandage
Bleeding How do you control bleeding? Cover the cut with a towel, shirt or cloth and push hard Keep the victim (and yourself) calm If the cut is big or will not stop bleeding Call 911 or have someone call for you
Nosebleeds Sit quietly. Gently pinch the upper part of your nose and tilt your head forward for 5 minutes Don t blow your nose right away it might start bleeding again Seek medical care immediately if The bleeding lasts for more than 20 minutes The nosebleed follows an accident, a fall or an injury to your head, including a punch in the face.
Minor Burns (first degree) First degree burns- this is where only the outer layer of skin is burned, but not all the way through Cool the burn- under cool( not cold) running water for 10 minutes or until the pain subsides. If you don t have water use cold clothes. Cooling the burn will reduce the swelling. Do not put ice on the burn. Cover the burn with a sterile gauze bandage. Don t use fluffy cotton. Cover the burn loosely so you don t put pressure on the wound. This will protect the burn.
Ways to help others Stay healthy and try to keep friends and family healthy. Eat well Exercise Wash hands frequently Stay home if you are sick Sneeze and cough into a tissue or elbow
Wrap Up Now you know how to handle some common emergencies Just remember: Remain calm When in doubt, get an adult Don t be afraid to call 911 if you have an emergency
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