save-a-life foundation (salf) first aid training pamphlet

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SAVE A LIFE S &

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Hi! My name is Perry

Medic, and I want you toknow how to help save a

life. Here are some basic

things you can do tohelp a person in an

emergency.

Pay close attention tothese, because YOU

could save a life!

This booklet explains basic steps for

getting help and giving life supporting first

aid in an emergency until help arrives.



Emergency Telephone Numbers:

Police:

Fire:

Doctor:

Hospital:

Dad's Work:

Mom's Work:

Cell Phone:

Relative:

Home:

Others:

Emergencies can

happen to anyone,

anywhere, at

anytime. If you see

someone who is

hurt, it might be

up to you to help.

LOOK FIRST AND MAKE

SURE THAT YOU WON'T

GET HURT, TOO.

, STAY AWAY FROM DANGER . . . tellyour hur t f riend that you will get I ^ T ^ I j j

help for them. If you can, stay close

enough for them to see you and send someone else

to call for help. Remember - before calling, look for

location signs so th at you can tell the dispat cher

where the h ur t person is. Th at will help th e

paramedics get to them

faster.

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SCENE SAFETY

What is unsafe in this picture?

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Just like me, you

always have to be

prepared for any

emergency. I can't

always be at the scene

of an emergency first,

so I need your help.

Please - learn to

CARE - NOT STARE.

SALF KIDS CHECKLIST

1. Recognize an emergency

2. Stay calm

3. Scene safety

4. Ask "Are you OK?"

5. LOOK - LISTEN - FEEL

6. Call for help C k :



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If someone is hurt, SHOUT for

help and call EMS. If someone

is with you, have them go and

call.

Who are some people that can help you? J^^k

Teacher Store keeper Firefighter , ^ | r ^ £ ^Baby A per son who is scared ^-^WSj?^

When calling on the phone for help, what

number do YOU use?

3 digit emerg ency numb er - - __.

Local emergency num ber -

Emergency cell phone number __- __- __-

When you talk to the dispatcher you should tell them:

1. What happened - ex. "my brother cut his arm" or

"my Grandpa is choking"

2. Where it happened - ex. "by th e fountain in the

park" or "my address is. . ."

3. What phone num ber you are calling from (i fs

usually on the front of the phone)

4. Answer ALL th e disp atcher 's qu estio ns. Never han gup until they tell you to.

Warning! Never call 9-1-1 as a joke.

You might take help

away from someone who

really needs it. . .and

they could die.

IF SOMEONE IS NOT BREATHING:

A. SALF KIDS CHECKLIST1. Recognize an emergency

2. Stay calm

3. Scene safety

4. Ask "Are you OK?"

5. LOOK - LISTEN - FEEL

6. Call for help

B. OPEN THE AIRWAYHead tilt / Chin liftPlace the palm of one

hand on the victim's

forehead and press

backwards. At the same

time, place your other

hand un der th e bony pa rt of the ir lower jaw on

th e side near est to you , and lift up (forward)

on the chin.

C. LOOK INSIDE THEIR MOUTHLook inside to see if there is anything

in there that they could be choking

on. If there is, carefully take it out

with your fingers.

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D. RESCUE BREATHINGBreathe for them by pinching

their nose and placing your

mouth over their whole mouth,

or their mouth and nose (if it's

a baby). Slowly blow your airinto their mouth. Take a new breath and try

it again. Keep on breathing for them until they

can breath on their own or until help arrives.

ADULTS - Need 1 breath every 5-6 seconds

LITTLE KIDS £r BABIES - Need 1 breath every 3 seconds

ONLY GIVE BABIES LITTLE PUFFS OF

YOUR BREATH. 0

SAVE ALIFE

Experts say we should

use a mouth shield

when giving rescue

breathing.

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IF SOMEONE IS CHOKING AND

CAN'T TALK, BUT IS AWAKE

A. SALF Kids Check List

B. Signs of a poor air way1, Weak Cough

2. Silent Cry

3.- Blueness around lips

4! High pitched sound when breathing

5. Breathing fast

C. Do the Heimlich Maneuver(Infant)1. 5 back blows

2. 5 chest thrusts

3. Repeat back blows & chest thr ust s until object

comes out

D. If the child/in fant becomes unconsciousl.Look in the mouth. If there is anything in there,

remove it. If not . . . .

2. Give two slow breaths. If air won't go in . . .

3. Give 5 more back blows.

4. Give 5 chest thrusts.

5. Repeat steps until breaths go in or help arrives.

E. Child or adult1. Stand behind the victim and give abdominal

thrusts until object comes out.F. If person becomes unconscious

l.Look in the mouth. If there is anything in there,

remove it. If not . . . .

2. Give two slow breaths. If air won't go in . . .

3. Give 5 absominal thrusts.

4. Repeat steps until breaths go in or help arrives.

If anything comes out, LOOK if the victim is

breathing. If not, RESCUE BREATHE for them.

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HERE'S WHAT

TO DO IF

SOMEONE IS

BLEEDING

A.

B.

C.

D.

F.

SALF Kids Check List

COVER yo ur hand s with somethi ng tha t wo n't

leak (like a sandwich bag) to protect yourself

from the other person's blood.

PRESS a clean cloth or

towel over the area that

is bleeding.

If you can, rest it on

something that"s higher, like a

bucket or stool.

KEEP PRESSING th e bleeding area u nti lhelp comes. NO PEEKING!

COVER the person who is hurt with a blanket

or coat to keep them warm until HELP comes.

Signs of shock are thirst, nausea, cold clammy

skin, and fast shallow breathing.

DON'T PULL OUT ANY OBJECT - place a towel

or bandage around it so it will not move.

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BETTER TO BE

SAFE THAN

SORRY!

Sometimes people don't pay

atte nti on to the ir own health. So if you see tha t

someone is having trouble breathing, or they say thatit feels like someone is sitting on their chest, make

them go to the hospital NOW! Don't Wait! It could be

the start of a heart attack. Tell them ...

DO THIS FOR ME BECAUSE I CARE!

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A HEART

ATTACK:

Chest Pain - Sweating - Denial - Dizziness

Shortness of Breath - Nausea - Weakness

A person 's lifestyle develops from childhood. Sta rt

now to build habits which will lower your risk of

heart disease.

Don't smoke

Exercise regularly

Eat healthy foods

Visit yo ur do ctor for reg ular checkups

Early Heart Attack Care

(EHAC)



WHAT ARE THE SIX STEPS YOU

NEED TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY?

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4.

5.

6.

WHO SHOULD YOU CALL IN AN

EMERGENCY?

HOW COULD PERRY MEDIC FIND

YOU WHEN YOU NEED HIS HELP?

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SAVE A LIFE FOR KIDS

Save a Life For Kids Scantron Evaluation

1. The First things you should do in an emergency are:

a. Yell and run away

b. Stop bleeding and cry.

c. Make sure the scene is safe, then call for help.

d. Sit down and wait for help.

2. The number to call in an emergency in our town is:

a. 911

b. 555-Help

c. My own phone number

d. Local emergency Number ( )

3. Someone who cannot help you in an emergency would be:

a. An adult

b. A baby

c A store keeper

d. A kid your age

4. What are good clues to tell someone where you are?

a. A tree

b. Phone number, street signs, house numbers, store orpark names.

c Color of your clothes

d. A truck with large letters on the side

5. The best way to help someone who is not breathing is:

a. Use a fan to blow a lot of air into their face

b. Pinch their nose closed and perform rescue breathing

c Run away

d.Cry



The best way to help someone who is choking is to:

a. Perform theHeimlich maneuver until the airway is cleared

b. Pat them gently on the back until the food comes out.

c Tell them they will be OKd. Cough with them to show them how.

The best way to stop bleeding is to:

a. Lay down and wait for it to stop.

b. Use a tissue and keep wiping the blood off.

c Run cold water over it

d. Press firmly with a clean cloth over the bleeding area and

lift the part above the heart if possible.

If someone is having chest pains that will not goaway after a few minutes they should:

a. Try to rest and see if it gets worse

b. Drink some ginger ale and go to sleep.c Be taken to the nearest hospital and check it out

dL Run around the block to keep the heart going

Do you think you could help other people in anemergency now?

a.Yes

b.Noc Maybe

d. Don't want to

When you think about helping other people,how do you feel?

a. Scared

b. Embarrassedc Not important to me

d. I can help them now



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Thank you for learning

how to help us save a

life. Now you are

prepared for a real

emergency.

Now you can help others

just like we do, and be a

Caring Kid in Action!

&Tferry vAednc

Save A Life Foundation. Inc..

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