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Head, Neck and Back Injuries First Aid, Part Two

Head, Neck and Back Injuries First Aid, Part Two. We’re almost finished!. Signs and Symptoms of Head/Neck/Back Injuries. Severe pain in head/neck/back Blood in the ears or nose Tingling or loss of sensation in hands or feet Loss of balance. Caring for Head/Neck/Back Injuries .

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Head, Neck and Back Injuries First Aid, Part Two

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  1. Head, Neck and Back Injuries First Aid, Part Two We’re almost finished!

  2. Signs and Symptoms of Head/Neck/Back Injuries • Severe pain in head/neck/back • Blood in the ears or nose • Tingling or loss of sensation in hands or feet • Loss of balance

  3. Caring for Head/Neck/Back Injuries • 1. Activate EAP • 2. Assess victim’s condition • 3. Safely enter water • 4. Perform appropriate rescue • 5. Move victim to shallow water • 6. Check for consciousness/signs of life • 7. Remove victim from water • 8. Provide emergency care as needed

  4. Head Splint • Face down in shallow water who is at or near the surface • Use the victims arms to stabilize head

  5. Head and Chin Support • Victim is face up or face down in deeper water (more than 3 feet) • Use one hand to support chin • Use the other hand to support the base of the skull

  6. Using a Backboard • Two lifeguards are needed for backboarding • Lifeguard one maintains in-line stabilization • Lifeguard two retrieves the backboard • Straps: Chest, hips, thighs

  7. Head/Neck/Back Injuries • NEVER have the victim move their head if you suspect a head/neck/back injury • If they are on land, immobilize the head and call EMS right away

  8. Miscellaneous First Aid • To stop bleeding: Apply direct pressure • Injured extremity: Leave it on the position you find it in • Allergic reaction: Monitor ABC’s and call EMS • Diabetic Emergency: Fruit juice • Internal bleeding: Rapid weak pulse, hard and swollen abdomen • Seizure in the water: Move to shallow water until seizure ends

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