What are some first aid scenarios?

What are some first aid scenarios?

The most common first aid scenarios at work

• Slips and falls. If someone suffers a slip or fall at work, the first step is to quickly establish how serious it is.
• Cuts and lacerations. Lacerations include everything from minor scrapes to deep cuts.
• Burns.
• Loss of consciousness.
• Consider a first aid course for your workers.

What do you do in an emergency scenario?

In the event of a medical emergency, take the following steps:

• Call 9-1-1 immediately.
• Do not move the person unless he or she is in danger.
• Avoid leaving the person except to summon help.
• Render first aid or CPR if you are trained and qualified.

What are the call first scenarios?

Call First situations are likely to be cardiac emergencies, such as sudden cardiac arrest, where the time factor is critical. An unconscious adolescent or adult (age 12 years or older). A sudden collapse of a child/infant. An unconscious child/infant known to be at high risk for heart problems.

How would you respond to this aquatic emergency?

Respond Quickly and Efficiently If you must, swim out to help the drowning person. Use a raft or floating backboard to swim the person to safety, and then call 9-1- 1. While waiting for a health care professional to show up, check the drowning victim for signs of breathing.

How do you give first aid in different situations?

Take these first aid steps:

1. Flush the burned area with cool running water for several minutes. Do not use ice.
2. Apply a light gauze bandage.
3. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief if necessary.
4. Do not break any blisters that may have formed.

What are situations in which a first aid kit can be used?

First aid is important for a number of situations that don’t require a trip to the hospital or emergency room. These situations include minor falls, bee stings, burns, allergic reactions, and other common accidents. A first aid kit is helpful for these types of situations.

Is choking a care first or call first situation?

If your child was choking and is now unconscious and no longer breathing, send someone to call 911. Immediately perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if you’ve been trained. Take your child for medical care after any serious choking episode, especially if there is a lasting cough or wheezing.

What does sample stand for?

“SAMPLE” is a first aid mnemonic acronym used for a person’s medical assessment. The questions that are asked to the patient include Signs & Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up to present injury (SAMPLE).

What are the 10 safety tips for swimming?

1. Top 10 Water Safety Tips for Families. Water safety encompasses a person’s behavior in and around the water.
2. Never Swim Alone.
3. Supervise Children When They’re in the Water.
4. Don’t Play Breath-Holding Games.
5. Always Wear a Life Vest.
6. Don’t Jump in the Water to Save a Friend.
7. Enter the Water Feet First.
8. Stay Away From Pool Drains.

What are the first aid scenarios in lifeguard class?

You will role play some of these in class. First Aid Scenario 1: You are on duty lifeguarding at an outdoor pool. A child comes to you saying that she was just in the concession area eating a snack when she was stung by a bee. Her parent is swimming laps in the adult lap swim lane.

What are the scenarios in first aid Scenario 2?

Don’t forget, you will need to get consent from a parent/guardian (how to get consent is on page 7). See page 230 for insect stings info. First Aid Scenario 2: You are on break when an adult tells you that his friend is not feeling well and needs help. The patron tells you that he is wearing a diabetic ID bracelet.

When to use a web page for first aid?

This web page should be used in conjunction with your course notes, which you can find on the First Aid Open Learning course. This is an assessed unit, and assessment will be by way of 1-2-1 sessions to check your understanding and to clarify any points that require further clarification.

When is the first aid ERA in soccer?

The first aid era are at a soccer carnival when they are called to a 16 year old female. The patient has fallen, hitting her head hard on the goal post. She is lying on the ground, only responding to pain. The patient will have a restricted airway while unconscious from regurgitations.