Bleeding and Shock

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Learning objectives
You will learn
a. to consider why it is important to learn
first aid b. why your own safety must come
first c. to assess if a person is
unconscious d. when and how to put someone in
the recovery position e. what to say and do if
you make an emergency call.
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a. to consider why it is important to learn first
aid
Nicoles story I helped a girl who was choking
at the cinema. At the time, I had all sorts of
worries Was I doing more harm than good? What
if I did something wrong? In the end I decided
that if her life was in danger, it was better to
do something than do nothing Im glad I got
involved now.
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a. to consider why it is important to learn first
aid
I felt so proud when the girls Mum phoned to
thank me. The doctor said if I hadnt acted so
quickly she would have been in a much worse
state. I dont want to think about what would
have happened if I hadnt stepped up!
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a. to consider why it is important to learn first
aid
Youre about to see some statements to do with
first aid. Do you strongly agree, strongly
disagree, or are you somewhere in between? For
each statement, put your initials on the arrow
STRONGLY DISAGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
B.D.
J.C.
L.L.
T.G.R.
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a. to consider why it is important to learn first
aid
If someone needs medical help, its better to
wait for an ambulance.
STRONGLY DISAGREE
STRONGLY AGREE
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a. to consider why it is important to learn first
aid
Is helping a stranger dangerous? British Red
Cross advisor It can be. Remember your personal
safety is your priority. Call an adult, get help
if you are not sure you can approach
safely. Is first aid very complicated? Firef
ighter No. Just opening an airway or putting
someone on their side in the recovery position
can make all the difference.
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a. to consider why it is important to learn first
aid
How do I know Ill ever need to use first
aid? British Red Cross adviser Every year 3
million people go to AE for accidents and
injuries that first aid treatment can benefit. If
someone does need your help, its likely to be
someone you know and love. Can you be sued for
getting it wrong? Lawyer as long as you do
your best to help someone who needs it, you
should have no need to be worried in this
respect.
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a. to consider why it is important to learn first
aid
When some scaffolding collapsed, Sam saw it
happen A builder was lying still in the dust.
His mate was stumbling around stunned. There was
blood pouring from his arm. A young woman had
been passing. She had been hit by a piece of
falling scaffolding. She was yelling that her
arm was broken. Her baby was screaming in its
push chair.
Who was the most important person there?
answer on next slide
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b. why your own safety must come first
Sam was the most important person there. All the
casualties (injured people) were depending on
him. He had to put his own safety first
If theres danger, keep well back. Call 999 at
once.
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b. why your own safety must come first
Sam was the most important person there. All the
casualties (injured people) were depending on
him. He had to put his own safety first
You must stay calm And check for danger!
Sam had to put his own safety first
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b. why your own safety must come first
Use the whiteboard pen to circle all the dangers
you can spot!
water around cable danger of electrocution
steam scalding danger
wet floor slipping danger
sharp bits of broken china
click for answer
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c. to assess if a person is unconscious
Simons story I was at a gig when this bloke in
front just keeled over. I felt I should get
involved but I didnt have a clue what to do.
Lucky for him, there was a girl in the crowd who
knew exactly how to help. I remember thinking,
I wish I knew about stuff like that...
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c. to assess if a person is unconscious

• What questions would you ask yourself?
• gt Is it safe for me to approach the person?
• Is the person just asleep or drunk or fallen
  over?
• Why has no one else stopped?
• gt Are they conscious?
• Can they hear my voice when I ask if theyre
  ok?
• Do they respond when I gently shake their
  shoulders?
• gt If not, assume theyre unconscious.

D is for Danger
Remember
R is for Response
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c. to assess if a person is unconscious
If the person doesnt respond, shout for help.
Then open his or her airway so you can check if
they are breathing

1. Place your hand on the casualtys forehead and
   gently tilt the head backwards.
2. Place two fingers on the tip of the casualtys
   chin and lift the chin.

A is for Airway
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d. when and how to put someone in the recovery
position
When someones unconscious, the tongue goes
floppy and can fall to the back of the throat.
This may prevent air getting through.
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d. when and how to put someone in the recovery
position
But when the head is tipped back, the tongue is
pulled forward, allowing air through.
Simply opening the airway like this can save a
life because it allows them to breathe.
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d. when and how to put someone in the recovery
position
How to check if someones breathing.
What three senses could you use? Click to see.
Look along the body to see if the chest is moving
up and down.
Listen for breathing. Put your ear close to
unconscious persons mouth and nose.
Feel for breath on your cheek.
Check for ten seconds
B is for Breathing
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e. what to say and do if you make an emergency
call
Hello?
Which service do you require?
Ambulance
Connecting you now
What will Sam be asked next?
answer on next slide
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e. what to say and do if you make an emergency
call

• gt whats your name?
• gt what number are you calling from?
• gt where are you? (Not sure? Describe landmarks.)
• gt what has happened?
• gt how many people have been hurt?
• gt is anyone unconscious?
• gt has anyone stopped breathing?
• gt is anyone bleeding if so, how badly?
• gt are there any other hazards or dangers around?

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Plenary

• The main points again
• gt check for danger
• gt try to get a response
• gt open airway
• gt check for breathing
• gt if the casualty is breathing normally, put them
  in the recovery position
• gt call 999 for ambulance.

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