INJURY
CHAPTER 1
In the aftermath of an accident, the efficient activation of the EMS system within five minutes is crucial. Key information, including the victim's details, location, and a contact number, must be relayed to the dispatcher.
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INJURY
CHAPTER 1 DISEASE OF CONCERN IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SETTING tuberculosis herpes HIV hepatitis B and C FIRST AID KIT ITEMS tweezer plaster scissor sterile water first aid manual TRIAGE SYSTEM LOWEST PRIORITY non critical injuries SECOND PRIORITY seriously injured, may die without further treatment HIGHEST PRIORITY critically injured, life threatening conditions HAND SIGNALS suspected spinal injury back of head athlete not breathing left, right, across mouth unconscious athlete up, down, across face assistance required left, right, overhead FIRST AID CARE temporary and immediate care given to an injured person until medical treatment can be obtained INFECTION DISEASE TRANSMISSION potentially infectious vomiting open sore rash or skin lesion infectious disease can be transmitted from person to person EMS SYSTEM give information to dispatcher information about victim phone number exact location 5 minutes after accident, essential ems system activated UNIVERSAL FIRST AID PROCEDURES provide life support gain access victim keep self and others safe observe scene upon approach PRINCIPLE AIMS prevent infection minimize further injury control bleeding activate ems system recognize life threatening situations PURPOSE OF FIRST AID (5P) provide reassurance provide pain relief promote recovery prevent further harm preserve life
