HLTH 216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Implied Consent, First Aid, Lifesaving
26 Jan 2018
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Chapter 1 - background information; action at an emergency. 1 in 4 experience nonfatal injuries that need medical treatment. Sports-related nonfatal injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments more than any other type of unintentional injury. Death occurs when a person"s heart stops. What a bystander does can mean the difference between life and death. Most injuries do not require lifesaving efforts. Allows trained person to offer proper assistance to: Value of first aid in remote areas. Some settings demand people to be prepared to give first aid for extended time. First aid = helping behaviors and initial care provided for an acute illness/injury. Does not take place of proper medical care. 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. First provider can be sued, but risk can be minimized. Explain first aid you are about to give.
