Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - (Page 38) Emergencies During Pregnancy Illnesses and problems that can occur during pregnancy that can put both mother and child in danger. Signs and Symptoms • Severe abdominal pain. • Persistent vaginal bleeding. • Gushing amniotic fluid. • Sudden severe headache. • Altered mental status. This training guide is provided online for individual use only. Reprinting for classroom distribution is prohibited. If a woman, who is more than 3 to 4 months pregnant, feels faint, has signs and symptoms of shock, or becomes unresponsive, place her on her left side in the recovery position. When lying face up, the baby puts pressure on a major vein that returns blood to the heart. Placing the woman on her left side reduces this pressure and provides the most blood flow to the mother and baby. • Seizure. • Fainting/loss of consciousness. First Aid • Assess, Alert, and Attend the ABCs. • Whenever possible, use a female first aid provider. • Have the woman assume the position that makes her most comfortable. • If the woman is reluctant to discuss problems related to the pregnancy, respect her wishes. • Help the victim maintain a normal temperature and do not let her become chilled or overheated. • Comfort, calm, and reassure while awaiting EMS. • For significant vaginal bleeding (use of more than two sanitary pads per hour), have the victim press a sanitary pad or towel to the area. • Do not examine the vagina or place dressings inside the vagina. 38 Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Sudden Illness
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Contents Basic First Aid Emergency Action Steps Severe Bleeding and Shock Major Wounds Minor Wounds Burns Bites and Stings Dental Injuries Eye and Nose Injuries Injuries to Limbs Injuries to the Spine Head Injury Sudden Illness Specific Conditions Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Endnotes About This Program Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace (Page Cover1) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace (Page Cover2) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Contents (Page i) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Contents (Page ii) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 1) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 2) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 3) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Basic First Aid (Page 4) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 5) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 6) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 7) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 8) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 9) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Emergency Action Steps (Page 10) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Severe Bleeding and Shock (Page 11) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Severe Bleeding and Shock (Page 12) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Major Wounds (Page 13) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Minor Wounds (Page 14) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Minor Wounds (Page 15) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Burns (Page 16) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 17) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 18) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 19) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 20) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Bites and Stings (Page 21) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Dental Injuries (Page 22) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Eye and Nose Injuries (Page 23) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Eye and Nose Injuries (Page 24) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to Limbs (Page 25) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to Limbs (Page 26) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to Limbs (Page 27) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to the Spine (Page 28) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Injuries to the Spine (Page 29) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Head Injury (Page 30) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 31) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 32) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 33) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 34) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 35) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 36) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 37) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Specific Conditions (Page 38) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Page 39) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Page 40) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (Page 41) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Endnotes (Page 42) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Endnotes (Page 43) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - Endnotes (Page 44) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page 45) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page 46) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page Cover3) Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - About This Program (Page Cover4)
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