First Aid
Good Samaritan Law -
Universal Precautions -
Consent -
CardioCare
***2005 Guidelines***
Based upon the text Basic First Aid copyrighted 2006 American Safety &
Health Institute, Inc.
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An adult must agree or give permission for care
Implied consent is assumed when an adult is unresponsive, with a child,
or with a person of diminished mental capacity like Alzheimer’s disease
A way to limit the spread of disease by
preventing contact with blood and bodily
fluids with personal protective
equipment (goggles, gloves, rescue
barrier mask)
To observe U.P. means you always
(HIV, HBV B & C,  or other blood
borne pathogens = viruses & bacteria)
Use an alcohol-based cleanser to clean your exposed skin, if not
Proper removal of contaminated gloves:
You do not have to stop to help someone in an accident but if you choose to,
only do what you've been trained to do and call 911.