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Reteaching Activity
First Aid in Emergency Situations
Directions: Complete the following chart by writing how you
should respond with first-aid treatment for each of the following
health emergencies.
Health Emergency First-Aid Treatment
choking, shock,sever bleeding, loss of consciousness
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Below are clear, practical first-aid steps you can use for each listed emergency. Always call emergency services (911 or your local number) for any life‑threatening condition or if you are unsure.
1) Choking
- Signs: inability to talk or breathe, high‑pitched noises, clutching the throat, cyanosis (bluish lips).
- If the person can cough or speak: Encourage coughing; do not interfere.
- If the person cannot breathe, cough, or speak (conscious adult/child):
1. Call emergency services (or have someone do it).
2. Give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich): stand behind, wrap arms around waist, make a fist above the navel, grab fist with other hand, and give quick inward and upward thrusts until the object is expelled.
3. If the person becomes unconscious, lower them to the ground and begin CPR.
- If the person is pregnant or very obese: use chest thrusts (same motion, applied to the center of the chest).
- Infants under 1 year:
1. Give up to 5 back blows (heel of hand between the infant’s shoulder blades) while supporting the head.
2. If not relieved, give up to 5 chest thrusts (two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line).
3. Alternate until object expelled or infant becomes unresponsive — if unresponsive, start infant CPR and call EMS.
2) Shock
- Signs: pale, cold, clammy skin; rapid weak pulse; shallow/rapid breathing; dizziness; confusion; fainting; nausea.
- First aid steps:
1. Call emergency services.
2. Lay the person flat on their back. If no suspected spinal injury, elevate the legs about 12 inches (to improve blood flow to vital organs).
3. Keep them warm and comfortable (cover with blanket) but avoid overheating.
4. Loosen tight clothing around the neck and waist.
5. Control any obvious bleeding (direct pressure) — uncontrolled bleeding can cause shock.
6. Do not give anything by mouth (no food or drink) if they are dizzy, vomiting, or unconscious.
7. Monitor breathing and level of consciousness; be ready to perform CPR if they stop breathing.
8. Reassure them and limit movement until help arrives.
3) Severe bleeding
- Signs: Spurting blood (arterial) or large volume of blood loss, soaking through dressings.
- First aid steps:
1. Call emergency services immediately.
2. Put on disposable gloves if available.
3. Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound with a sterile dressing, clean cloth, or hand if necessary.
4. Keep pressure continuously; do not remove dressings — if they become soaked, add more dressings on top and continue pressure.
5. If possible, elevate the injured limb above heart level (unless fracture suspected).
6. If direct pressure and elevation fail and bleeding is life‑threatening, apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound (between wound and torso). Tighten until bleeding stops. Note the time of application and call EMS — tourniquets are for severe, uncontrolled bleeding only.
7. Monitor for signs of shock and treat as described above.
8. Keep the person still and reassured until professionals arrive.
4) Loss of consciousness
- Steps to take:
1. Check responsiveness: tap and shout. Ask “Are you OK?”
2. Call emergency services if no response (or have someone call).
3. Check breathing: look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds.
- If not breathing or only gasping: begin CPR immediately (if trained, use 30 compressions : 2 breaths; otherwise perform hands‑only CPR at 100–120 compressions/min).
- If breathing normally: place the person in the recovery position (on their side) to keep the airway open and prevent aspiration.
4. Check for medical ID (bracelet/necklace) and for signs of injury or seizure.
5. Keep airway clear — remove visible obstructions from the mouth if safe to do so (do not perform blind finger sweeps).
6. Monitor breathing and pulse until help arrives; do not give food or drink.
7. If the person regains consciousness, explain what happened, keep them lying down until fully alert, and seek medical evaluation.
Important reminders
- Call emergency services early for any severe bleeding, unconsciousness, persistent choking, or suspected shock.
- If you are not trained or unsure, do not perform procedures you are uncomfortable with — call for help and follow dispatcher instructions.
- Consider taking certified first-aid/CPR training to practice these skills safely.
1) Choking
- Signs: inability to talk or breathe, high‑pitched noises, clutching the throat, cyanosis (bluish lips).
- If the person can cough or speak: Encourage coughing; do not interfere.
- If the person cannot breathe, cough, or speak (conscious adult/child):
1. Call emergency services (or have someone do it).
2. Give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich): stand behind, wrap arms around waist, make a fist above the navel, grab fist with other hand, and give quick inward and upward thrusts until the object is expelled.
3. If the person becomes unconscious, lower them to the ground and begin CPR.
- If the person is pregnant or very obese: use chest thrusts (same motion, applied to the center of the chest).
- Infants under 1 year:
1. Give up to 5 back blows (heel of hand between the infant’s shoulder blades) while supporting the head.
2. If not relieved, give up to 5 chest thrusts (two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line).
3. Alternate until object expelled or infant becomes unresponsive — if unresponsive, start infant CPR and call EMS.
2) Shock
- Signs: pale, cold, clammy skin; rapid weak pulse; shallow/rapid breathing; dizziness; confusion; fainting; nausea.
- First aid steps:
1. Call emergency services.
2. Lay the person flat on their back. If no suspected spinal injury, elevate the legs about 12 inches (to improve blood flow to vital organs).
3. Keep them warm and comfortable (cover with blanket) but avoid overheating.
4. Loosen tight clothing around the neck and waist.
5. Control any obvious bleeding (direct pressure) — uncontrolled bleeding can cause shock.
6. Do not give anything by mouth (no food or drink) if they are dizzy, vomiting, or unconscious.
7. Monitor breathing and level of consciousness; be ready to perform CPR if they stop breathing.
8. Reassure them and limit movement until help arrives.
3) Severe bleeding
- Signs: Spurting blood (arterial) or large volume of blood loss, soaking through dressings.
- First aid steps:
1. Call emergency services immediately.
2. Put on disposable gloves if available.
3. Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound with a sterile dressing, clean cloth, or hand if necessary.
4. Keep pressure continuously; do not remove dressings — if they become soaked, add more dressings on top and continue pressure.
5. If possible, elevate the injured limb above heart level (unless fracture suspected).
6. If direct pressure and elevation fail and bleeding is life‑threatening, apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound (between wound and torso). Tighten until bleeding stops. Note the time of application and call EMS — tourniquets are for severe, uncontrolled bleeding only.
7. Monitor for signs of shock and treat as described above.
8. Keep the person still and reassured until professionals arrive.
4) Loss of consciousness
- Steps to take:
1. Check responsiveness: tap and shout. Ask “Are you OK?”
2. Call emergency services if no response (or have someone call).
3. Check breathing: look, listen, and feel for no more than 10 seconds.
- If not breathing or only gasping: begin CPR immediately (if trained, use 30 compressions : 2 breaths; otherwise perform hands‑only CPR at 100–120 compressions/min).
- If breathing normally: place the person in the recovery position (on their side) to keep the airway open and prevent aspiration.
4. Check for medical ID (bracelet/necklace) and for signs of injury or seizure.
5. Keep airway clear — remove visible obstructions from the mouth if safe to do so (do not perform blind finger sweeps).
6. Monitor breathing and pulse until help arrives; do not give food or drink.
7. If the person regains consciousness, explain what happened, keep them lying down until fully alert, and seek medical evaluation.
Important reminders
- Call emergency services early for any severe bleeding, unconsciousness, persistent choking, or suspected shock.
- If you are not trained or unsure, do not perform procedures you are uncomfortable with — call for help and follow dispatcher instructions.
- Consider taking certified first-aid/CPR training to practice these skills safely.
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