Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace - (Page 40) Signs and Symptoms When Caring for Children and Older Persons Young children and the elderly with chronic diseases (or those who cannot get out of the heat) are at great risk for heat stroke and death.56,57 First Aid treatment is the same in all heat emergencies; cool the victim down! Early • Pins and needles sensation. • Throbbing. Late • Frozen (no feeling.) • Hard, pale, cold, numb skin. First Aid If EMS or medical attention is available: • Move the victim to a warmer place. This training guide is provided online for individual use only. Reprinting for classroom distribution is prohibited. Prevention • When working in the heat, take rest periods in a cool environment and drink plenty of fluids. • NEVER leave a child alone in a motor vehicle in the heat, even to run a quick errand. The passenger compartment can quickly turn into a fatal oven.58 • Assess, Alert, and Attend the ABCs. • Remove any constricting jewelry and wet clothing. • Place a sterile dressing between frostbitten fingers and toes. • Wrap the frostbitten area with sterile dressings. • Do not actively warm the affected area. Frostbite • Comfort, calm, and reassure the victim. If EMS or medical attention is NOT available: • Move the victim to a warmer place. • Remove any constricting jewelry and wet clothing. • Immerse the frostbitten area areas in warm water (not hot) for 20 to 30 minutes. • Recommended water temperature is 100°F to 105°F (38° to 40°C.) • Severe burning pain, swelling, and color changes may occur. • Check and maintain the water temperature often. Frostbite • Do not re-warm if there is a chance refreezing may occur.59 • Do not rub or massage the affected area. • Do not disturb blisters on frostbitten skin. • Do not give alcoholic beverages. They do not help and may be harmful. The two main illness on the other end of the temperature spectrum, frostbite and hypothermia are the most dangerous cold-related conditions. Frostbite develops when skin freezes. Body parts that are exposed to the cold, such as fingers, toes, earlobes, cheeks, and nose, are the most likely to be affected. Frostbite may lead to amputation of affected parts. 40 Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace Heat- and Cold-Related Illnesses and Injuries
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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