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"
Quotable Quote "
The
beautiful things about learning is that no-one can take
away form you.
- B. B. King
Real communication happens when people feel safe.
- Ken
Blanchard
Beauty isn't worth thinking about; what's important is your
mind. You don't want a fifty-dollar haircut on a fifty-cent
head.
- Garrison
Keillor
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First
Aid |
DRABC!
DRABC is the prime consideration for everyone involved
in the care and treatment of casualties. Experienced first aid
providers, ambulance crews, nurses and medical specialists, are
all-aware of the importance of Danger,
Response,
Airway,
Breathing and
Circulation.
DANGER
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to
yourself: don't put yourself
in danger!
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to
others: don't allow
bystanders to be exposed to danger!
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to the
casualty: remove the
danger from the casualty, or the casualty from the danger!
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RESPONSE
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gently 'shake
and shout' at the
casualty. Do not shake young children or infants.
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is the casualty
alert?
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is the casualty
drowsy or
confused?
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is the casualty
unconscious, but
reacting?
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is the casualty unconscious with
no reaction?
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if unconscious, place the casualty in
the stable side position
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AIRWAY
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is the airway
open and
clear?
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is there
noisy breathing?
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are there
potential
obstructions
such as blood?
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if so, open and clear the airway!
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BREATHING
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look to
see if the chest rises!
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listen for
the sound of breathing!
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feel, by
putting your hand on the lower part of the chest
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if not breathing give 2 effective
breaths and commence EAR
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CIRCULATION
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is there a carotid
pulse?
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is it
strong?
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is it
regular?
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is there major
blood loss?
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if no pulse present start CPR
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If the casualty is
conscious, then treat the injuries
or illness according to the signs and symptoms. Remain with the casualty and call for assistance.
If the casualty is
unconscious, and
breathing spontaneously, leave him or her in the stable side position,
then treat any injuries.
 If the
casualty is unconscious, and
not breathing, then
place him or her on their back and commence resuscitation,
either EAR or CPR as required.
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