Fainting Diabetic emergency Seizure Stroke Poisoning Allergic Reaction General Guidelines of Care Do no further harm Monitor breathing and consciousness Help person rest in comfortable position ID: 415344
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Sudden Illness
Fainting
Diabetic emergency
Seizure
Stroke
Poisoning
Allergic ReactionSlide2
General Guidelines of Care
Do no further harm
Monitor breathing and consciousness
Help person rest in comfortable position
Keep person from getting chilled/overheated
Reassure the person
Give any specific care neededSlide3
Fainting
Definition: Temporary loss of consciousness; signal of a more serious underlying condition.
Caused by temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain.
Usually self-correcting. Normal circulation resumes when the person collapses.
No lasting signals, you don’t need to call 9-1-1.Slide4
Diabetic Emergency
Definition: The body does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin effectively.
If the person is conscious and able to swallow, give sugar in the form of fruit juice, candy, a non-diet soft drink or table sugar.
If the person is not able to swallow or a form of sugar is not available, call 9-1-1Slide5
Seizures
Definition: When electrical activity of the brain becomes irregular it may result in a sudden loss of body control known as a seizure.
Injury, disease, fever, poisoning or infection disrupts normal function of the brain.
If seizing – protect from injury
Remove nearby objects that could cause injury and protect the person’s head.Slide6
Seizures Cont’d
Call 9-1-1 for any of the following situations –
Seizure lasts for more than 5 minutes
Person has repeated seizures, w/out regaining consciousness
Person is injured
Person has diabetes or is pregnant
Person fails to regain consciousness after seizure
DO NOT –
Try and stop the seizure
Hold or restrain the person
Put anything in the person’s mouthSlide7
Stroke
Definition: “Brain Attack,” a blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain.
Can cause permanent damage to the brain if the blood flow is not restored.
Sudden signals of a stroke include –
Weakness or numbness on one side including face/arm/leg.
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech.
Sudden dizziness.
Blurred vision or sudden severe headache.Slide8
Think F.A.S.T.!
F
ace: weakness on one side of the face.
A
rm: weakness or numbness in one arm.
S
peech: slurred speech or trouble getting the words out.
T
ime: time to call 9-1-1 if you see any of these signals. Note the time that the signals began.Slide9
Poisoning
Definition: Any substance that can cause injury, illness or death when introduced into the body.
Poisons enter the body in four ways –
Inhalation
Swallowed
Absorption
Injection
If you think someone has been poisoned, call the Poison Control Center (PCC) and follow their directions.
PCC #: 1.800.222.1222
Do Not give anything by mouth unless otherwise directedSlide10
Allergic Reactions
Insect bites, stings, contact with certain drugs, medications, foods and chemicals can cause an allergic reaction.
If person is suffering a severe allergic reaction:
Check, Call, Care
Use epinephrine auto-injector