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I • •Pain&tenderness FRACTURES & •Difficulty moving injured part •Keep broken bone ends and adjacent joints from moving DISLOCATIONS •Obvious deformities •Give care for Shock and CALL for an ambulance •Swelling and discoloration Whenever a person becomes suddenly lit, CARE FOR ANY LIFE-THREATENING CARE ]FOR, he or she often looks sick. CONDITIONS FIRST,THEN: SUDDEN •Help the victim rest comfortably ILLNESS Common signals include: •Keep victim from getting chilled or overheated •Light-headedness •Reassure the victim i •Changes in skin color(pale/flushed) •Watch for changes in consciousness and breathing •Sweating •Do not give anything to eat or drink unless victim is fully conscious •Nausea or vomiting •Diarrhea If the Victim: •Vomits-Place on his or her side Some sudden illnesses may also include: •Faints-Position on back,elevate legs 8 to 10 inches-if you do not •Changes in consciousness suspect head or back injury •Seizure •Diabetic Emergency-Give victim some form of sugar •Paralysis or inability to move •Seizure-Do not hold or restrain the person or place anything •Slurred speech between the victim's teeth;remove any nearby objects that might •Difficulty seeing cause injury;cushion the victim's head using folded clothing or a •Severe headache small pillow •Breathing difficulty •Persistent pressure or pain Symptams vary greatly. All Victims POISON •CALL 9-1-1 How to determine if poison is involved: •CALL Poison Control Center •Save label or container for I.D. •Information from victim or witness •Save sample of vomit •Presence of poison container Conscious Victims •Condition of victim(sudden onset of pain or illness) •Have the victim rest comfortably ! •Burns around lips •CALL Poison Control Center •Breath odor •Do not give anything to drink or induce vomiting unless instructed •Pupils constricted to do so by the Poison Control Center Unconscious Victims •Rall victim onto side •Keep airway open •Give Rescue Breathing or CPR if necessary until rescue squad arrives and takes over •Do not give any fluids or Induce vomiting Hypothermia: CARE for Hypothernila:CHECK Pulse&Breathing COLD AND •Shivering,numbness,glassy stare,apathy, •Send someone to CALL for an ambulance HEAT-RELATED •Weakness,Impaired judgement or loss of •Move person to warm place ILLNESSES consciousness •Remove wet clothing and dry the person •Warm person SLOWLY!DO NOT WARM TOO QUICKLY! Heat Exhaustion Can cause problems with heart •Cool,moist,pate or flushed skin •Headache,nausea,dizziness,weakness, CARiE for Heat Illness:CHECK Pulse&Breathing exhaustion •Send someone to CALL for an ambulance •Heavy sweating •Move person to cool place •Loosen tight clothing Heat Stroke,Life-threatening) •Remove perspiration-soaked clothing •Red,hot,dry skin •Fan the person •Changes in level of consciousness •If conscious,give cool water to drink •Vomiting if person refuses water,vomits,or starts to lose consciousness,CALL for ambulance immediately •Place person on side,continue to coo!,monitor pulse and breathing First Aid Kit Tips: A First Aid Kit Should include: FIRST AID KIT •Be prepared for an emergency •Small flashlight(extra batteries and bulb) Available through your •Keep a first aid kit in your home and your car •Scissors&tweezers local American Red Cross 'Carry a first aid kit when doing outdoor activities •Emergency blanket •Know locations of first aid kits where you work •Triangular bandages •Check your kit regularly for replacement of •Antiseptic towefettes(hand cleaner) batteries and supplies -Adhesive strips(assorted sizes)&adhesive tape •Personalize your first aid kit by stocking it with •Gauze pads and roller bandage(assorted sizes) over-the-counter medications(pain reliever,cold •Disposable gloves tablets,medication to control diarrhea,etc.) •Rescue breathing face shield or mask •Keep an emergency supply of any vital prescription •Cold pack,plastic bags medication(or prescription slip)that you or a family •Syrup of ipecac&activated charcoal member must have to ensure your well-being •List of emergency telephone numbers •Copy of American Red Cross First Aid book For more information about CPR&First Aid training or to obtain posters,informational brochures,First Aid kits and First Aid books,7-8004-CAL-ARC