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Description : Check out this medical presentation on Emergency Medical Services (EMS), which is titled "Basic Life Support (BLS)", to know about the ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) of Basic Life Support (BLS).

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Basic Life Support (BLS) ABCs - Airway, Breathing, Circulation Steps to follow in BLS 1. Check the responsiveness of the victim 2. Call for Emergency medical health 3. Position victim on his or her back 4. Open the airway 5. Assess breathing 6. Assess circulation 7. Stay with the victim until help arrives.
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Breathing Mouth-to-Mouth Ventilation Children and Adults Steps to follow in Mouth-to-Mouth 1. Place victim on their back 2. Open the airway 3. Check the victim’s breathing 4. If no breathing, start artificial ventilation 5. If chest doesn’t rise, airway may be blocked 6. Take 5-10 seconds to check for a pulse 7. If breathing is restored, remain in position
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Choking Steps to follow if consciousvictim is choking: 1. Call for emergency help 2. Open the airway, don’t give up 3. Use the Heimlich Maneuver
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Choking Steps to follow if unconscious victim is choking: 1. Call for emergency help 2. Open the airway, don’t give up 3. Lay victim face up on a hard surface 4. Assess responsiveness and breathing 5. Perform Heimlich Manuever
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Circulation (CPR) CPR is combination of artificial ventilation and artificial circulation. It should only be done by a qualified person Periodic retraining is required
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Allergic Reactions Signs of allergic reactions include difficulty breathing (wheezing), swollen lips, tongue, and ears, hives, skin swelling and itching Treatment 1. Contact Medical Help 2. Keep victim quiet in a comfortable position 3. If victim stops breathing, give artificial ventilation.
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Bites and Stings (General) Treatment 1. Lie victim down and immobilize limb 2. Cold application on all bites except snakes 3. Flush snakebite with water 4. 2” wide cloth to provide a band near bite 5. Band should not be too restricting 6. Transport victim to hospital 7. Provide non-alcoholic liquid to victim
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Bites and Stings (Bees) Treatment 1. Do not remove stinger with a tweezer 2. Remove stinger with a flicking motion 3. If victim shows signs, treat for allergic react.
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Bites and Stings (Animal) Treatment 1. Seek medical attention 2. If skin is broken, wash with soap and water
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Bleeding Treatment 1. Call for medical help 2. Keep victim lying down 3. Place pad directly over wound 4. Apply direct pressure firmly with both hands 5. Raise bleeding part higher than rest of body
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Bleeding (Tourniquet) Use on arms or legs only Is usually not necessary Do not attempt to use unless you are specially trained. Should be placed between injury and heart
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Burns Object is to prevent shock and contamination. All burns should be attended to by a physician Do not apply ointments, grease, or baking soda
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Burns (Thermal) Treatment 1. Cool quickly with water 2. Place clean cloth over burned area 3. Keep victim lying down 4. Give no fluids 5. Call for medical health 6. Place head and chest lower than rest of body 7. Raise legs if possible
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Burns (Chemical) Treatment 1. Flush with plenty of water for 5 minutes 2. Remove clothes if needed 3. Place clean material over burns 4. Call for medical help 5. Lie victim down, provide lots of liquids 6. Place head and chest lower than rest of body 7. Raise legs if possible
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Cuts and Abrasions It’s important to prevent infections Never put your mouth over a wound Don’t breath on a wound Don’t touch with dirty fingers or cloths Treatment 1. Cleanse wound with soap and water 2. Hold sterile pad firmly over wound 3. Continue to cover wound if bleeding persists
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Fractures First aid should do no more than prevent further injury A fracture should be assumed if body part does not have normal look and function Treatment 1. Unless in danger, don’t move victim 2. Leave the limb in the position you found it 3. Apply a splint
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Frostbite Signs include skin that is pink just before frostbite and changes to whit or grayish-yellow as it develops, initial pain, numbness and cold.
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Frostbite Treatment Cover area with warm hand of woolen material If hands, hold them in armpit Bring victim inside Place area in warm water (101-103 F) Don’t use hot water, water bottle, or heat lamp Don’t rub frostbitten area Let circulation reestablish naturally, exercise Give them something warm to drink See a doctor
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Heat Exhaustion Signs include pale and clammy skin, profuse perspiration, rapid pulse, weakness, headache, nausea, cramps in abdomen and limbs. Treatment Contact emergency medical help Have victim lie down, elevate feet Move victim to shade or cool place Give victim diluted salt water
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Heat Stroke Signs include flushed hot and dry skin, rapid, weak pulse, confusion and unconscious Treatment Get medical help, delays could be fatal Cool body by spraying or sponging with cool water Liquids, but no alcohol
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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Signs include itching, redness, or blisters Treatment Cut clothing from exposed area (use gloves) Avoid contact with contaminated area Wash exposed area with soap water (no soap) Wash yourself after treating Apply commercial products If blisters develop, see doctor
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Seizures and Convulsions A seizure is not a medical emergency. It usually ends in a few minutes. If it lasts more than 15 minutes, get medical help. Treatment Remove objects that may injure a person Do not restrain victim Do not slap victim or douse with water Do not place finger or hard objects in the mouth When seizure ends, take victim to comfortable area and allow them to sleep if they wish
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Shock Signs include cold, clammy skin with beads of perspiration on forehead and palms, pale skin color, a cold feeling, shaking chills, nausea, vomiting, shallow, rapid breathing Usually accompanies severe injury
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Shock Treatment Get medical help Correct the cause of the shock Keep victim’s airway open If victim vomits, prevent choking Elevate victims legs Keep victim comfortable and warm Give water to the victim (unless abdominal) Reassure victim
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Spine or Neck Injuries Do not move victim unless needed Get medical help Do not move head except to keep airway open If victim vomits, roll to their side. Don’t turn head Monitor breathing
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Sprains or Strains Treat as though it were a fracture Place injured part at rest Elevate injured part if possible Apply cold compress or ice to prevent swelling Contact a doctor Don’t apply heat for at least 24 hours