First Aid Day VII Objectives • The Student will be able to assess and respond to Bites and Stings • The Student will be able to assess and respond to a Heart Attack • The Student will be able to assess and respond to Stroke • The Student will be able to assess and respond to Asthma Attacks • The Student will be able to assess and respond to Hyperventilation • The Student will be able to assess and respond to Fainting and Seizures • The Student will be able to assess and respond to Diabetic Emergencies • The Student will be able to assess and respond to emergencies during Pregnancy SOLs: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3c, 9.3d, 9.3e, 9.4a, 9.4b, 9.5a, 9.5c,9.5d, 9.5e
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First Aid Day VII Objectives The Student will be able to assess and respond to Bites and Stings The Student will be able to assess and respond to a Heart.
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First Aid Day VII Objectives
• The Student will be able to assess and respond to Bites and Stings• The Student will be able to assess and respond to a Heart Attack• The Student will be able to assess and respond to Stroke• The Student will be able to assess and respond to Asthma Attacks• The Student will be able to assess and respond to Hyperventilation• The Student will be able to assess and respond to Fainting and Seizures• The Student will be able to assess and respond to Diabetic Emergencies• The Student will be able to assess and respond to emergencies during
• Fast, deep breathing often associated with emotional stress
Assess: Hyperventilation (COPY)
• Rapid, deep breathing
• Dizziness
• Numbness and tingling
Respond: Hyperventilation (COPY)
• Monitor and Care
– Calm victim
– Encourage slow, regular breathing into cupped hands
• Do NOT use a paper bag
Fainting and Seizures (COPY)
• Decreased blood flow to the brain as a result of fright, anxiety, drugs, fatigue, heart rhythm disturbances, dehydration, or heat exhaustion.
Assess: Fainting and Seizures (COPY)
• Fainting– Dizziness– Visual impairment– Nausea– Pale skin– Sweating
• Seizure– Abnormal stimulation of brain
Respond: Fainting and Seizures (COPY)
• Monitor and Care– Fainting
• Place victim on back and elevate legs 6-12 inches
• Seek medical care if condition doesn’t improve quickly
– Seizures• Protect victim from injury
• Place victim on side
• Call EMS
Diabetic Emergencies (COPY)
• Body fails to produce enough insulin that converts carbohydrates to energy for body cells. Cells are deprived of energy and sugar builds up in the blood.
• Provide fluids– If victim is conscious enough to swallow– Sugar if victim is a know diabetic
• Monitor and Care– Call EMS is symptoms don’t improve
Emergencies During Pregnancy (COPY)
• Transport immediately if:– Vaginal bleeding– Cramps in lower abdomen– Swelling of face or fingers– Severe, continuous headache– Dizziness or fainting– Blurring of vision or seeing spots– Uncontrollable vomiting
Bell Ringer #7ConfusionScenario #7
• You are conducting patron surveillance. An older adult has been exercising in about shoulder deep water. As you continue to scan you see him suddenly stop what he is doing; he looks confused and seems to be having trouble with one side of his body.
• Describe what steps you would take to help this older adult and why you would take these actions.