SGTM 16 C BasicLife Support.ppt

Part I: Basic life support Assessing security Determining mechanism of injury Part II: Applying first aid Accidents Bleeding Shock Heat stroke Head injury Fractures Preserve life Prevent injuries worsening Promote recovery Check the area for any security issue Assess the type and number of casualties Request for Support Head Spinal Cord A — Airway B — Bleeding C — Circulation Fracture Accidents Make area safe Check condition of victim Responsiveness Airway Breathing Circulation Loss of consciousness Responsiveness Airway Breathing Circulation Resuscitation External bleeding Control bleeding Minimize shock Prevent infection Raise bleeding limb above level of heart Loosen tight clothing Uncontrolled bleeding Apply pressure to pressure points Apply costrictive bandage Internal bleeding Reassure Lie flat Raise legs Loosen tight clothing Seek medical help urgently Shock Reassure Lie flat Raise legs Loosen tight clothing Maintain body temperature Monitor breath and circulation Seek medical attention Heat stroke Keep patient cool Drink fluids Monitor body temperature Preventing heat stroke Keep cool Reduce exercise Stay hydrated Wear a hat and loose, lightweight clothing Avoid confined spaces Head injury Seek urgent medical help Support the head Control bleeding Apply a cold compress Fractures Handle carefully Minimize shock Immobilize fractured limb Use a split, if needed Never move a victim of a back fracture Cuts and grazes Clean the wound Remove debris Dress wound For deep wounds, seek urgent medical help Burns Reassure Apply cold pack Remove constricting clothing, jewellery Do not remove clothing stuck to burn Do not open blisters Snake bites Reassure Control spread of venom Obtain medical aid Prevention Protect legs Do not turn over stones with bare hands Avoid sleeping on the floor Shake your clothes, boots and sleeping bag before use Dog bites Risk of rabies, infection Wash wound thoroughly Cover wound with dry dressing Get medical aid Scorpion bites Imm