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10
FIRST AID

Action in an emergency

When faced with an emergency, try to remain calm and controlled so that you can act effectively. Before assessing the victim’ s condition and carrying out the appropriate first aid, make sure that you are not putting yourself in danger. You will not be able to help anyone else if you become a victim yourself. If possible, have someone else dial 911 while you deal with the situation.
ACTION PLAN
START
Are you and / or the victim in any danger?
Yes
Is the victim talking to you?
Yes
ACTION
CHECK THE VICTIM’ S INJURIES( p. 11) AND TREAT AS APPROPRIATE. CALL FOR HELP IF NECESSARY.
No
No
ACTION
Is the victim breathing?
Is the victim conscious?
ELIMINATE DANGER, OR REMOVE THE VICTIM FROM DANGER, ONLY IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT PUTTING YOURSELF AT RISK. DIAL 911.
ACTION
Yes
No
Dial 911 or call EMS. Give rescue breaths( pp. 16 – 17). Are there any signs of circulation?
Yes
No
ACTION
CONTINUE RESCUE
BREATHS.
PLACE VICTIM IN THE RECOVERY POSITION( pp. 14 – 15). CHECK FOR SIGNS OF INJURY. DIAL 911 OR CALL EMS.
Yes
No
ACTION
GIVE CPR( pp. 18 – 20).