| First Aid |
| Medical Emergencies |
CardioCare
Asthma -
Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis -
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 | Inhaler – remove cap, shake, press down & | |
| breathe in slowly 3-5 sec., hold breath 10 sec. | ||
| Nebulizer - pour clear liquid medicine into | |
| bottom of nebulizer cup, assemble mask to top of nebulizer cup, place mask over child’s face, turn on machine, take slow breaths holding each for 2-3 sec., continue until liquid is gone about 10 min. |
| Get victim to fresh air | |
| ABC’s, Call 911 | |
| DO NOT perform rescue breaths on victim of inhaled substance | |
Poisoning -
Disease which the air passages in the lungs become
narrower from swelling and extra mucus
narrower from swelling and extra mucus
| Signs: | |
| Trouble breathing | |
| Asthma is worse with the cold and during exercise | |
whole body including blocked airway
| Epinephrine/EpiPen auto-injector - Prescribed medication for single use. | |
| Must be used by: |
| Swallowed | |
| Holding perpendicular to body | |
| Hitting into side of upper thigh for a count | |
| of 10 | ||
| Remove from skin and discard | |
| Call 911 | |
| If victim is unable to administer the shot, | |
| you must do for him even if unconscious |
| Call poison control 1-800-222-1222 if conscious | |
| Call 911 if unconscious, attend to ABC's | |
| Know what, how much, when, weight | |
| DO NOT give anything to eat or drink | |
| For poisonous bites/stings: | |
| Skin contact | |
| Minor – ice pack, use home | |
| remedies like Benedryl, vinegar, tobacco paste, toothpaste, meat tenderizer over sting | ||
| Major - wrap extremity tightly to | |
| constrict blood vessels to slow poison, call 911 |
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***If not better in 15-20 minutes, DO NOT
give more medication. Call 911 instead.
