BLS for HCP Session 1

Principles of Emergency Care

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At the end of this session, participants shall be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Explain the procedure of getting started during emergency. Describe the five emergency action principles . Enumerate golden rules in giving emergency care. Demonstrate how to do initial assessment of the victim. Discuss the basic precautions in disease prevention.

1. PLANNING Emergency plan should be established based on anticipated needs and available resources. 2. PROVISION OF LOGISTICS The emergency response begins with the preparation of equipment and personnel before any emergency occurs.

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3. INITIAL RESPONSE a. Ask for HELP. b. Intervene c. Do no further harm.

4. INSTRUCTION TO BY-STANDERS BYProper information and instruction to bybystander/s would provide organized first aid care.

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1. SURVEY THE SCENE 2. ACTIVATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 3. INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE VICTIM 4. SECONDARY ASSESSMENT OF THE VICTIM 5. REFERRAL FOR FURTHER EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

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2. ACTIVATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (AMA) OR TRANSFER FACILITY

In some emergency, you will have enough time to call for specific medical advice before administering first aid. But in some situations, you will need to attend to the victim first. aid. first. Call First and Care First Both trained and untrained bystanders should be instructed to Activate Medical Assistance as soon as they have determined that an adult victim requires emergency care Call First. While for infants and First children a Care First approach is recommended. First recommended.

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Information to be remembered in activating Medical Assistance: Assistance:

-WHAT happened? -LOCATION? -NUMBER of Persons Injured? -EXTENT of Injury and First Aid given? -The TELEPHONE no. from where you are calling? no. -PERSON who activated Medical Assistance must identify him/herself and drop the phone last. last
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WHAT ARE YOUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS?

HEMS Operation Center

711-1001 711-1002 651 7800 loc 2206/2207

EMERGENCY HOTLINES
117 DILG PATROL 168 MAKATI C3 RESCUE 161 MARIKINA RESCUE 136 MMDA 9284396 QUEZON CITY RESCUE 9275914 6411000 PASIG CITY RESCUE 8338512 PASAY CITY RESCUE 5270864 PNRC ( Manila chapter)

SAGIP BUHAY

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For sudden collapse in victim of all ages, the lone HCP should * call the emergency response number( e.g.161, 117, 168 or nearest hospital ) * use an AED, when readily available * return to the victim to begin CPR (and use the AED ) For unresponsive victim of all ages with likely asphyxial arrest (e.g. drowning) the HCP should * deliver at least 5 cycles (2 min.) of CPR before leaving the victim * call the emergency response number * use an AED, if available
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3. DO A PRIMARY SURVEY OF THE VICTIM

In every emergency situation, you must first find out if there are conditions that are an immediate threat to the victims life. life.

Open the Airway

Check for Responsiveness

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Perform Rescue Breathing

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4. DO A SECONDARY ASSESMENT OF THE VICTIM

It is a systematic method of gathering additional information about injuries or conditions that may need care. care.

a. Interview the victim S- signs and symptoms A - allergies M - medications P - past medical history L - last meal taken E - events prior to injury or incident b. Check vital signs- every 15 minutes if stable condition, and
every 5 minutes if unstable
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c. Head to toe examination

D- deformity C- contusion A- abrasion P- punctures B- burn T- tenderness L- laceration S- swelling

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5. REFERRAL OF THE VICTIM FOR FURTHER EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

It refers to the transfer of a victim to hospital or health care facility if necessary for a definitive treatment. treatment.

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DO s

1. Do obtain consent when possible 2. Do think of the worst 3. Do remember to identify yourself 4. Do provide comfort and emotional support 5. Do respect the victim( modesty and privacy) 6. Do be as calm and direct as possible 7. Do care for the most serious injuries first 8. Do assist the victim on medication 9. Do keep on lookers away from the injured person 10. Do handle the victim to a minimum 11. Do loosen tight clothing

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DON TS

1. Do not let the victim see his/her injuries 2. Do not leave the victim alone except to get help 3. Do not assume that the victims obvious injuries are the only one 4. Do not make any unrealistic promises 5. Do not trust the judgment of a confused person

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BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION (BSI)

Are precautions taken to isolate or prevent risk of exposure from any other type of bodily substance using personal protective equipment (PPE). (PPE).

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Basic Precautions and Practices

1. Personal Hygiene

2. Protective Equipment

3. Equipment Cleaning & Disinfecting

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Were we able to: 1. Explain the procedure of getting started during emergency. 2. Describe the five emergency action principles . 3. Enumerate golden rules in giving emergency care. 4. Demonstrate how to do initial assessment of the victim. 5. Discuss the basic precautions in disease prevention.