First Aid Response to Injury

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1 First Aid Response to Injury
Duration: 3 hours

2 This training module: Contents:
First aid for major and minor injury and bites Minor fractures, dislocation, sprains and muscle injuries Compression bandages and arm slings Hypothermia and frostbite Thermal exposure and minor burns, sunstroke and heatstroke Signs of circulatory failure and psychological first aid Call for help Udsnit fra Dansk Førstehjælpsråds uddannelsesplan hvor indhold og mål angives.

3 This training module: Objective:
At the end of this training module, each participant should be able to: take appropriate action and administer first aid in the event of major or minor injury administer basic first aid for major and minor injuries prevent and/or deal with signs of circulatory failure, including conducting a reassuring conversation with the injured person call for help on 1-1-2 Udsnit fra Dansk Førstehjælpsråds uddannelsesplan hvor indhold og mål angives.

4 Circulatory failure Loss of blood or fluid Internal bleeding
External bleeding Burns Major abrasions Venous swelling Allergic reactions Poisoning Symptoms: Paleness and clamminess Grogginess Unconsciousness Kredsløbssvigt, tidligere kaldet shock. Kan forebygges/forsinkes ved at: Lægger personen ned, standse blødninger, holde personen varm, tale beroligende og lindre smerter. Når der opstår symptomer, ER kredsløbssvigtet under udvikling, og personen er i livsfare.

5 Psychological first aid
Calm and reassure by: Explaining what you are doing and why Stating that the ambulance is on its way Informing the victim of his/her injuries, if asked Laying a hand on the victim’s shoulder or holding his/her hand Attempt to engage bystanders and keep the victim from becoming aware of bystanders’ comments Psykisk førstehjælp kan forsinke eller forhindre et kredsløbssvigt.

6 Call for help Call 1-1-2 and state: What has happened
Where and who you are The number of casualties, and how severely they are injured A phone number for further information, if needed Special conditions På kantpæle er angivet et nummer. Dette nummer kan alarmcentralen bruge til at finde ud af, hvor ulykken er sket. På kantpæle på motorvejene er der en blå pil, der peger mod nærmeste nødtelefon.

7 Minor fractures Symptoms:
Pain, reduced sensibility and movement. Swollen and discoloured skin, modified form and appearance. Possibly compound fractures. First aid: Support the fracture in the position found. Cover any compound fractures, preferably with sterile material.

8 Arm sling 1. 2. 3.

9 Dislocation Symptoms: Pain, reduced movement
Swollen and discoloured skin Modified form and appearance First aid: Support the injured joint in the position found.

10 Sprains and muscle injuries
Symptoms: Pain and swelling Discoloration Reduced movement First aid: Use the RICE principle: - Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevation

11 Compression bandages Foot Hand Knee Elbow 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2.

12 Hypothermia Symptoms:
Shivering which ceases Fatigue Reduced movement of arms and legs Grogginess First aid: Bring to shelter in unheated room. Remove wet clothing. Wrap the person in blankets or similar, keeping his/her arms separate from the body. Give the victim something hot and sweet to drink, if possible.

13 “Mummy Wrap” 1. 2. 3.

14 Heatstroke and sunstroke
Symptoms: Discomfort, headache Grogginess and dizziness Red, hot skin Convulsions, unconsciousness First aid: Put the person in the shade Remove excess clothing Apply cold compresses Give him/her cold drinks

15 Minor injury and bites Tick bite Viper Hogweed Weever