First Aid and CPR
Adults
Basics
Upon arrival for cases of all ages, the first step is checking that the scene is safe. Then proceed to check on the person. If responsive or parent is present in the case of a minor, ask for their consent to administer first aid and/or CPR. If not given simply call 911 and wait with them, otherwise proceed with assistance.
C
Compressions, like with children these should be at least 2 in deep, chest allowed to return to normal position and 100 compressions per minute. If the person is unresponsive and/or not breathing and/or has no pulse begin CPR after calling 911 (in children perform 5 sets and then call).
A
Airway, on their back on a firm surface carefully tilt head back and lift chin forward slightly to open the airway, placing your ear over the mouth listen for breathing. Do not stop CPR for more than 10 seconds to check signs of life.
B
Rescue Breathing, breathing for the other person, two one second breaths every thirty compressions. Pinch the person's nose shut with your thumb and forefinger before causing their chest to rise by giving a mouth to mouth breath.
Burns
Adults vs Children
Care for both burn and External Bleeding is very similar in both children and adults.
Cool
After removing from the source of the burn cool the burn with cold running water at least until pain is relieved.
Cover
Cover the burn loosely with a sterile dressing.
Call
Call 911 if the burn is severe or other life-threatening conditions occurred.
Types of Burn
1st degree-least serious, only involve outer layer of skin, usually red, swollen and painful
2nd degree-involve multiple skin layers, blisters, severe pain, and redness present
3rd degree-most serious, no pain due to nerve damage and involve all layers of skin, may be charred brown, leather, or dry and white.