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i CHECK CALL CARE •Check the scene for safety ►Dial 8-1-1 or local •Care for the conditions you find •Check the victim for consciousness, emergency number I breathing,signs of circulation,pulse, and severe bleeding W Apply direct pressure and elevate ( 1 7 vj ■ limb above heart W �, •Stop the burning • Coot bumed area with large amounts of cool water LU Apply a bandage •Cover the burn with o dry clean dressings W2 If bleeding doesn't stop: E- W"rApply pressure to a nearby artery ARM: LEG Inside upper arm,between shoulder and elbow Shock is likely to develop in Signals of Shock any serious injury or illness. LEG: •Restlessness or irr€lability Crease at front of hip,in the groin •Altered consciousness •Pale,cool,moist skin •Rapid breathing •Rapid pulse ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION n Caring for Shock If victim appears to be unconscious,tap and shout,"Are you •Have the victim lie down or rest in a comfortable position okay?'Open airway;use head tilt-chin lift and check breathing •Control bleeding 3-5 secs.(Fig 1):no breathing,give 2 breaths 1-11/2 secs per •Maintain normal body temperature breath(fig 2).Check pulse at side of neck(fig 3)&breathing •Reassure the victim for a minimum of 5 secs.no more than 10 secs,Pulse but no •Elevate the legs unless you suspect head,neck,or back FIGURE 1 breathing give 1 breath every 5 secs for an adult(fig 4). injuries or possible broken bones FIRST AiD FOR CHOKING •Do not give anything to eat or drink •Call your local emergency number t Conscious Victim b Ask,'Are you choking?' Assure the victim you are there to help.Stand behind the victim placing the fist of one hand be- • ' ' low the edge of the rib cage and above the navel.Clasp your fist with your other hand press fist re into eat abdomen with a quick I upward thrust 6-10 times:(fig 5)repeat the sequence until the FIGURE 2 object is dislodged or until the victim becomes unconscious. Goes Unconscious If a conscious victim has a head wound or is If the victim becomes unconscious tali for help: use tongue having trouble breathing,elevate the head jaw lift to open mouth and perform finger sweep:attempt to and shoulders rr ventilate.Straddle victims thighs,place the heel of one hand below the edge of the rib cage and above the navel.Place the second hand on top of the first,press into abdomen with a quick upward thrust 6-10 times(lig 6);perform finger sweep; attempt to ventilate.Repeat sequence until successful. �— FIGURE 3 If possible head,neck or back injury,or if unsure of the victim's condition,keep flat } w l , b FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 11 bleeding from the mouth,vomiting,or may vomit,roll victim on side 1 A