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Hey Phys. Ed students!

Hope fully this page reaches some of you looking for some help with the note taking process of our first aid/ health unit. The first day of First Aid are all about the 3 C's; CHECK, CALL, CARE. Being able to answer the question of, What happened? and is it safe for me to help? is one that has to be answered intially. We check the scene and the person. The CALL is going to be made to a 911 dispatcher. Better yet, get someone else to call and report back to you. Sometimes we have to care first: drowning; cardiac emergency; small children. The last "C" is care. You will be learning all about the care part in the class.





The bleeding powerpoint is above. Be able to describe universal precautions and how to take care of most bleeding wounds. Dont forget the main points of the Good Simaritan Laws.

I hope everyone did well on the quiz!! Here are the next set of notes:

Make sure you are able to make a list of items you would see in a First Aid Kit.


 * CHOKING**- 5 abdominal compressions and 5 back blows. Know the difference between an adult vs. an infant. Also placement of the hands if a woman is pregnant or large.

Simple Fracture- need x-ray to diagnose Compund- bone protruding through skin No first aid for a compund fracture; have them rest and get help!!
 * Broken Bones**

Splints & Slings- immobilize a joint or bone

Anatomical Splint- using another body part to secure a bone Soft- flexible object to secure a bone Rigid- inflexible object used to secure a bone

Sling- triangle shaped bandage used to secure shoulder and arm


 * Assists**

Walking assists can be done by one or two people; It is used for helping someone walk; you are acting as a crutch

Drags- if a person is lying on the ground they can be dragged by their shirt or legs. It would may be beneficial to get them on a blanket or a rope to make it easier for yourself.