Online First Aid Class | Assess the victim's injuries or illnessTriage - Determine type and severity of problemBefore providing first aid, you need to assess the ill or injured person in order to find out what the problem is.
Then take the following steps for finding the problem.
If the victim is responsive
If the victim is unresponsiveShout for help and phone 9-1-1
Check for breathing.
Using Caution when Moving an Ill or Injured PersonIn most cases, you should not move someone when giving first aid. This is especially important if you think they may have a pelvic or spinal injury. Only move the victim when:
If possible, grab them by the clothes while moving them to safety. Protecting the Victim’s PrivacyAs a first aid responder, you may learn private things about some of the people you help, such as medical conditions. Generally, the only people you should tell about this are the EMS rescuers, who need to know in order to do their jobs properly. If you are in your workplace, you may also need to give this information to your supervisor. Do not share private information with friends, coworkers or anyone who doesn’t need to know. If you work in the healthcare industry, you may also be bound by HIPAA laws and policies. |
Class: Adult/Pediatric First-Aid
Instructor: Mike Figuero
Publish Date: 2018-04-02
Last Updated: 2020-07-18
Instructor: Mike Figuero
Publish Date: 2018-04-02
Last Updated: 2020-07-18