Objectives of First Aid
1. Save Lives |
2. Prevent Further Injury |
3. Prevent Infection |
Symptoms of Shock
Vacant or Lackluster Eyes |
Shallow or Irregular Breathing |
Cold Pale Skin |
Weak or Absent Pulse |
Nausea |
Electrical Shock Treatment
Keep Warm; Do Not Overheat |
Keep Head Lower than Feet |
Storing HAZMAT
Acids Seperately from Bases |
Oxidizers Away from Flammables & Combustibles |
Compressed Gases Seperately from other HAZMAT |
Powders Above Wet materials |
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Methods of Controlling Bleeding
1. Direct Pressure |
2. Pressure Points |
3. Tourniquet |
Electrical Shock Rescue
Shut Off Power |
Remove Victim Immediately |
Administer CPR |
Account for Fractures/Spinal Injuries |
What is HAZMAT
Any chemical, physical, biological agent that can cause harm |
Contents of the MSDS
Identity, Ingredients, Emergency Procedures for Exposure, Date of MSDS, Physical and Chemical Make-up, Reactivity, Health Hazards, Precautions for Safe Use, Control Measures, Routes of Entry into the Body, Contact Info of Responsible Party |
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Pressure Points
Ankle |
Pelvis |
Wrist |
Below Bicep |
Base of Neck |
Jaw Line |
Temple |
Inner Elbow |
Inner Thigh |
Behind the Knee |
Temperature Injuries
Frostbite |
Hyperthermia |
Heat Exhaustion |
Heat Stress |
Heat Stroke |
PPE
Respirators, Hand Protection, Foot Protection, Eye Protection, Face Protection, Skin/Body Protection, Hearing Protection |
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What is Shock?
A Disruption of the Circulatory Process |
Treatment for Shock
Lay Victim Down |
Feet Elevated 6" to 12" |
Maintain Body Heat |
Reassure and Calm Victim |
Methods to Clear Obstructed Airway
Standing Abdominal Thrust |
Reclining Abdominal Thrust |
Standing Chest Thrust |
Reclining Chest Thrust |
Improperly Stored HAZMAT
Prolonged Periods of Solvents Contacting Combustibles |
Liquids above Dry materials |
Mixing HAZMAT |
Leaky Containers |
Improper Labeling |
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