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Victims
G Charles Danie
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS)
&
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Instructor
Introduction
• Prevention of Disaster
• Management of affected area
• Management of Victims
Management of Victims
Environmental danger
Human danger
- as you approach a scene, be aware of the
dangers
which might be posed to you or the victim.
- such as – traffic, gas or chemical leaks, live
electrical items, building on fire or falling objects.
- human factors such as bystanders in the way,
victims not being co-operatives, or aggressor in
the vicinity.
Issues in Providing Care
As most first aid treatment involve touching the
victim,
it is important that the first aider gains their
permission.
During conversation, identify the following points :-
(patient is conscious)
Who you are
Why you are with them
What you are going to do
However assume victim gives their consent in following
cases :-
Is unconscious.
Has a very reduced level of consciousness.
- first aiders are never required to place
themselves
in a situation which might put them in danger.
Saline Masks
Soap Gloves
Antiseptic wipes or spray Gowns
Goggles
Alcohol rub
Plastic tweezers
Thermometer
Antiseptic ointment
Tincture of benzoin
Bandages
Bandages
Wounds & Bleeding
Wounds
TYPES:
Open Wounds
Close Wounds
Open & Close Wounds
• Open Wound
Break in the outer layer or skin, results
in bleeding & allow Microorganisms
(germs) to enter the body.
• Close Wound
No break in the outer layer of skin.
Amputation
• Loss of a finger, hand, arm, or
leg can be extremely dangerous.
But, if you act quickly, you may
be able to save the victim’s life.
• When part of the body has been
torn off, treat the victim:
an injured vessels.
HEMORRHAGE.
Control of Bleeding
• This is one of the most effective ways of stopping severe bleeding in almost
any part of the body.
• Place the palm or fingers over the bleeding point and apply direct pressure.
• The bleeding will usually stop after a while.
• Do not use the method if there is a foreign body in the wound or if a
fracture is suspected.
• With this method, there is also a slight risk of introducing germs into the
wound. To prevent this, place a clean piece of material like lint or gauze over
the wound before applying pressure.
Care
• Wash Hands
• Position
• Expose wound
LOG ROLL
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