OBJECTIVES We will apply health knowledge and skills to the

development and analysis of personal goals to achieve and maintain long-term health and wellness.

I will be able to demonstrate the 5 steps to providing care for a skull fracture.

I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge of chapters 7-9.

JOURNAL #212/11/2014

You and your friend are climbing a tree in your back yard. Your friend loses his or her grip on the branch and falls 13 feet to the ground. You climb down to find an open gash on their right forearm. Blood is oozing from the wound not spirting. What do you do?

Please be detailed with the response. Write at least 5 sentences.

SHOCK{Shock Clip}

Recognizing Shock

• Altered mental status

• Pale, cold, and clammy skin

• Nausea and vomiting

• Rapid breathing

• Unresponsive in late stages

• Weak Rapid Pulse

Care for Shock

•Position victim on his or her back.

•Keep warm.

•Call 9-1-1.

Anaphylaxis

• Type of shock

• Powerful reaction to substances that enter the body

• Causes • Medications• Foods• Insect stings• Plants

• Breathing difficulty

• Skin reaction

• Swelling of tongue, mouth, or throat

• Sneezing, coughing

• Tightness in chest

• Blueness around lips and mouth

• Dizziness

• Nausea and vomiting

Recognizing Anaphylaxis

Care for Anaphylaxis

• Call 9-1-1.

• If victim has his or her own EpiPen auto-injector, help with its use.

Using an EpiPen Auto Injector

• Remove safety cap.

• Hold leg still.

• Push firmly and hold for 10 seconds.

BURNS{Burn Clip}

Types of Burns

•Thermal (heat) burns

•Chemical burns

•Electrical burns© Scott Camazine/Photo Researchers, Inc.

Depth of Burns

•Depth (degree)

• First-degree (superficial)

• Second-degree (partial thickness)

• Third-degree (full thickness)

First-Degree Burns (Superficial)

•Redness•Mild swelling•Tenderness•Pain

© Amy Walters/ShutterStock, Inc.

Second-Degree Burns(Partial Thickness)

• Blisters

• Swelling

• Weeping fluids

• Intense pain © E. M. Singletary, M.D. Used with permission.

Third-Degree Burns(Full Thickness)

•Dead nerve endings

•Leathery, waxy skin

•Pearly gray or charred skin

Extent of Burns

•Rule of the hand• Victim’s hand equals 1% of body surface area.

Care for First-Degree Burns

• Cool burn until pain free.

• Apply moisturizer such as aloe vera gel.

• Administer OTC pain reliever as needed (eg, ibuprofen).

Care for Small Second-Degree Burns

• Cool burn until pain free.

• Apply antibiotic ointment.

• Cover burn with dry, nonstick, sterile dressing.

• Administer OTC pain reliever as needed (eg, ibuprofen).

• Seek medical care.

Care for Large Second-Degree

and Third-Degree Burns• Remove jewelry and clothing

not stuck to burn.

• Cover burn with dry, nonstick, sterile dressing.

• Care for shock.

• Call 9-1-1.

Israel del Toro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY-ykaDeHow

Chemical Burns

• Results from caustic or corrosive substance• Acids, alkalis, and organic

compounds

• Chemicals continue to burn as long as they are in contact with the skin; remove quickly.

Care for Chemical Burns

• Brush/flush skin to remove chemical.

• Remove contaminated clothing.

• Cover burn with dressing.

• Seek medical care.

Electrical Burns

• Make the scene safe.• Unplug, disconnect, and

turn off electricity.

• Check responsiveness and breathing.

• Provide CPR if needed.

• Care for shock.

• Call 9-1-1.

Care for Electrical Burns:

Chapters 7-9 Pop Quiz

Chapters 7-9 Pop Quiz Answers

1. C2. A3. D4. C5. A6. D

Head and Spinal Injuries

{Head & Spinal Injuries Clip}FILL OUT WORKSHEET

Head Injuries

• Scalp wounds

• Skull fracture

• Brain injuries

Scalp Wounds• Care for scalp wounds

• Control bleeding.• Keep head and shoulders

slightly elevated if spinal injury is not suspected.

• Seek medical care.

• Recognizing a skull fracture• Pain at point of injury• Break or deformity• Loss of consciousness• Drainage from ears and

nose• Heavy scalp bleeding

Care for Skull Fracture

• Check responsiveness and breathing.

• Apply sterile dressing.

• Apply pressure around edges of the wound.

• Stabilize head and neck.

• Call 9-1-1.

PETER THE PUMPKIN

OBJECTIVES We will apply health knowledge and skills to the

development and analysis of personal goals to achieve and maintain long-term health and wellness.

I will be able to demonstrate the 5 steps to providing care for a skull fracture.

I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge of chapters 7-9.