Module 2 The Incident first aid tips for everyone

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1. Module 2 THE INCIDENT

2. Module Objectives Upon completion of the module, the participants will be able to determine appropriate ways in providing: Essential information during an incident; Know the basic Personal Protective Equipment as a First Aider; Know the different Routes of Transmission

3. Scope First Aid The Incident

4. FIRST AID We define FIRST AID as helping behaviors and initial care provided to a person for an acute illness or injury. The goals of a first aid provider include preserving life, alleviating suffering, preventing further illness or injury, and promoting recovery.

5. First aid competencies includes: Recognizing, assessing, and prioritizing the need for first aid Providing care by using appropriate knowledge, skills, and behaviors Recognizing limitations and seeking additional care when needed

6. An event caused by a natural phenomenon or human activity that requires the intervention of emergency service personnel to prevent or mitigate loss of life and damage to property and the environment. INCIDENT

7. • Address/location of the incident • Identify the origin of the call • Incident type • Victims • Actions taken INFORMATION TO OBTAIN Photo credit: Google Images

8. Day of the week Time of day Weather Social Disturbance Topography FACTORS TO CONSIDER DURING RESPONSE: Hazardous Material Access Routes Power lines Proper Vehicle Placement

9. Fire Vehicle collision Natural phenomenon Medical emergency TYPE OF INCIDENT Hazardous materials Structural collapse Aircraft accident Water rescue

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16. The evaluation of factors that are used in the decision – making process to establish the strategy and tactics to be used in a particular incident. SCENE SIZE - UP

17. What is the current situation? Where is it going? How do I control it? (operations and resources needed) STEPS TO ASSESS THE SCENE Photo credit: Google Images

18. Address/Location Incident type Current situation Number of victims Resources needed Environmental conditions REPORTING Photo credit: www.wikihow.com

19. Place your vehicle properly Isolate and mark the scene Mitigate risks SECURING THE SCENE Photo credit: www.wikihow.com

20. Always analyze the need for personal protection, such as helmet, eye protection, mask, gloves before attempting to gain access to a patient. GAINING ACCESS

21. PROTECTION Mask Photo credit: Google Images

22. PROTECTION Mask Goggles Photo credit: Google Images

23. PROTECTION Mask Goggles Gloves Photo credit: Google Images

24. PROTECTION Mask Goggles Gloves Hand washing Photo credit: Google Images

25. All body fluids should be considered infectious including saliva, blood, vaginal secretions, semen, amniotic fluid, etc. TRANSMISSION OF DISEASES

26. Direct Contact - Transmission of communicable disease from person to another by physical contact. MODE OF TRANSMISSION Photo credit: Google Images

27. Indirect Contact - Spread of infection between the patients with an infection to another person through an inanimate object. MODE OF TRANSMISSION Photo credit: Google Images

28. Airborne - Involves spreading an infectious agent through mechanisms such as droplets or dust. MODE OF TRANSMISSION Photo credit: Google Images

29. Vector-borne - Involves the spread of infection by animals or insects that carry an organism from one person or place to another. MODE OF TRANSMISSION Photo credit: Google Images

30. Food borne Involves the contamination of food or water with an organism that can cause disease. MODE OF TRANSMISSION Photo credit: Google Images

31. Rash or skin lesion Open sore Diarrhea Vomiting Coughing or sneezing Draining or oozing wound Profuse sweating Yellowish skin or eyes CONSIDER PATIENTS INFECTIOUS IF WITH:

32. Module Objectives Upon completion of the module, the participants will be able to determine appropriate ways in providing: Essential information during an incident; Know the basic Personal Protective Equipment as a First Aider; Know the different Routes of Transmission