Jason Graham & Susiati Widiningsih
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First Aid in the Classroom
| Emergency | Initial Management |
Keep casualty safe - move objects (tables etc) | |
Follow DRABCD/assist with puffer or rest | |
DRABCD - move objects (tables etc) | |
Apply ice (bees, wasps, scorpions) or heat (marine creatures) | |
RICE (see below) | |
5 sharp blows to the back between shoulder blades | |
Immobilise and do not move | |
Run under cold water -20 minutes (minor burns) | |
DRABCD (see below) call ambulance | |
Keep cool, give cool water, rest | |
| see EpiPen below | |
Sit up straight, pinch nose for 10 minutes - DO NOT tilt head |
Please note: This First Aid information is not my advice. Information strictly taken from St John's Ambulance Australia - Senior First Aid Course Level 2 - 2008. It is a good idea that you undergo First Aid training every 3 years with an annual CPR refresher course. The above is only a general guideline only as individual casualty scenarios may vary.
Remember 'DR. ABCD' & R.I.C.E.
DR. ABCD
Danger - Check for danger Response - Check for response in casualty Airway - Is the airway open? Breathing - Is the casualty breathing? CPR - Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths Defibrillation - if available |
RICE
Rest Ice Compression Elevation RICE for Sprains and twisted limbs NOT for breaks or fractures. |
CPR & Basic Life Support
Again, follow DRABCD CPR is 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
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EpiPen & Anaphalaxis
Epipen is used for severe allergic reaction situations. It is recommended that you know HOW to use Epipen (an adrenaline shot) before you administer it. See link. Some people are extremely allergic to shellfish, peanuts, and soy- to name a few foods, and may require EpiPen should they come in contact with the allergen.
As of July 2008, all Victorian schools must have staff trained in EpiPen use and have an action management plan regarding severe allergic reactions. Approxiamately 3-5% of children in Australia have serious allergies that may require the use of the EpiPen.
Anaphalaxis lesson plan (Year 1-3).
EpiPen
First Aid Kits and First Aid Rooms
First Aid Kits are essential for any workplace. They need to be checked monthly and stock replaced as needed. A First Aid Room may also be required depending on the size of the company or school. Click on Guidance on First Aid for Schools located on teachernet, a UK government sponsored site that includes excellent information on First Aid in schools.