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Red Cross First Aid Final Examemergency medical system - -network of professionals linked together to
provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies
-your role in the EMS system - -1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. deciding to take action
3. activating the EMS system
4. giving care until EMS take over
-signs of an emergency - -unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights,
unusual behaviors
-good samaritan laws - -protect the responder from financial liability,
developed to encourage people to to help others in emergency situations
-when to activate the EMS system - --emergency situations
-emergency conditions
-consent - -permission, what you must obtain before giving first aid care
-to obtain consent - -1. state your name
2. state the type/level of training that you have
3. explain what you think is wrong
4. explain what you plan to do
5. ask if you may help
-pathogens - -harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
-blood borne pathogens - -spread when blood from an infected person
enters the bloodstream of a person who is not infected
-blood borne illnesses - -HIV, Hepatitis
-airborne illnesses - -tuberculosis
-2 steps to limiting your exposure to pathogens - -1. use PPE
2. wash your hands after giving care
-personal protective equipment (PPE) - -is equipment used to prevent
pathogens from contaminating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing
-examples of PPE - -latex-free disposable gloves, CPR breathing barriers
(face shield/pocket mask)
, -the emergency action steps - -CHECK, CALL, CARE
-check - -first check the scene, then check the person
-scene size-up - --is the scene safe to enter?
-what happened?
-how many people are involved?
-what is your initial impression about the nature of the person's
illness/injury?
-is anyone else available to help?
-call first - --any person 12+ who is unresponsive
-a child/infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse
-an unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems
-care first - --an unresponsive infant or child <12 yrs whom you did not see
collapse
-a person who is choking
-allergic reaction and has an epinephrine auto injector
-a person who has severe, life-threatening. bleeding
-SAMPLE - -S= signs and symptoms
A= allergies
M= medications
P= pertinent medical history
L= last food or drink
E=events leading up to the incident
-recovery position - -put a person in this when they are responsive but not
fully awake, helps lower risk for choking and aspiration
-heart attack - -occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is
blocked
-signs/symptoms of heart attack - -chest pain, discomfort that spreads to
arms, dizziness, nausea, trouble breathing, sweating
-male vs. female (heart attack) - -males often experience the "classic"
symptoms while females often experience milder symptoms
-if you think someone is having a heart attack... - -immediately call 911
-cardiac arrest - -occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too
ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs
-without oxygen, brain damage can begin - -4-6 minutes
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