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My
kid studies in a progressive school.
Last week they offered the First Aid Training in partnership with The
National Red Cross Emergency Response Team.
The discussions and demonstrations focused on infant to kids’ first
aid.
As
a parent, it was relieving to understand what to do on emergency cases
especially when your kid's involved. Less the panic attack, I think I'd handle
the situation much better.
Let
me share some of the key points of the training.
Two types of Emergencies:
·
Life threatening
This
are cases that need immediate medical intervention. The victim must be brought to the hospital as
quickly as possible. First aid can be
administered while in transit to increase the chances of surviving.
·
Non-Life threatening
These
may include medical emergencies such as illness, depending on the
severity. This also includes wounds,
burns, injuries and lacerations that need professional attention. First aid is
administered to lessen pain and prevent additional injuries.
There are three basic guidelines in administering First Aid:
· CHECK
Check the surroundings. You need to check the area if it is safe for
you. For example, you entered a room with an unconscious person sitting in a
chair. Behind were a couple of
electronic devices. Check if the devices
are unplugged, no hazardous substance and dangerous person. You need to check all of this to effectively
aid the person. If you put yourself in
danger, you won't be able to help.
Check the victim. You need to see signs of consciousness. If not, you need to see if the person is
breathing, and still has pulse before giving first aid. Remember, you can't perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the person is alive.
·
CALL
Call the
nearest emergency center or hotline.
Most common is the 911 service in the US. In the Philippines, we also have an emergency
number for each area. In Metro Manila,
171 is the central hotline, in Antipolo it's 696-9911. You can check your local directory listings
for emergency numbers.
Make list of the emergency numbers
and post it in areas easily seen. Also
orienting your kids about such services is a good practice.
· FIRST AID
Originally, this was CPR. Then again, we are applying the guidelines in
First Aid. As mentioned, you cannot
always perform CPR, but you can give first aid treatments in almost every
situation.
So,
when do we give CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or commonly known as CPR is a
procedure in an emergency wherein chest compressions are given in an effort to
create artificial blood circulation by pumping blood through the heart.
It is given if the person is in cardiac arrest or the failure of
the heart to contract, thus resulting in cessation of a normal blood circulation.
CPR can be administered to infants, kids and adults. It involve 5 cycles of 30 count compression and two (2) ventilation, until the victim regains spontaneous circulation or is
declared dead.
With these basic guidelines and a calm mind, I’d be able to do
something when the situation arises. Again, the key is stay ALERT and DO NOT PANIC.
I'll try to discuss more on CPR next time.
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