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injuries. Before the victim’s condition can be assessed and the victim treated, the
circuit must be opened by flipping the power switch, unplugging the appliance,
throwing the circuit breaker, or, in the case of high voltage, de-energizing the power
lines by utility workers. Until this is done, the victim cannot be treated safely. Major
shocks or those with secondary injuries require emergency treatment. Call 911 and
monitor the victim’s breathing and pulse and follow procedures for preventing shock.
Shock
It is better to prevent shock than to try to treat it. Do not reposition the body if
there are broken bones, spinal injuries, or head injuries. Injuries that are serious
enough to throw a victim’s body into a state of shock merit calling 911. Physical
shock can be prevented by elevating the victim’s feet slightly, ensuring that the
victim is neither too hot nor too cold, and offering reassurance that emergency
medical personnel are on their way. The acronym W.A.R.T. may help you remember
what to do to prevent shock.
W: warmth; keep the victim off the damp ground, cover with a blanket as needed
A: remember your ABC’s; check the victim’s airway (unobstructed), breathing,
and circulation (pulse)
R: reassure and rest; speak calmly to the victim, keep the victim from feeling
anxious, keep the victim relatively still
T: treat the injury
Heart attack
Call 911 and arrange for emergency transportation of the victim to hospital. If the
victim becomes unconscious, watch the victim’s chest to see if he or she is
breathing. Check the victim’s pulse. If the victim is not breathing but has a pulse,
begin artificial respiration. If there is no breathing and no pulse, the victim is in
cardiac arrest. Begin chest compressions and continue until emergency medical
personnel arrive.
Stroke
Call 911 and arrange for emergency transportation of the victim to a hospital.
Unconsciousness
Ask the victim a question and listen for a response. If there is no response, call 911.
Watch the victim’s chest to see if he or she is breathing. Check the victim’s pulse. If
the victim is not breathing but has a pulse, begin artificial respiration. If there is no
breathing and no pulse, the victim is in cardiac arrest. Begin chest compressions and
continue until emergency medical personnel arrive.
 ACTIVITY: SYMPTOMS AND FIRST AID TREATMENT REQUIRED
On the worksheet provided by your instructor, try to match the symptoms with the conditions they
indicate and the conditions with the proper first aid response without looking back at your text. It’s
important that you know the basic warning signs so that you can recognize the underlying health
issues. Even if your first response is just to call 911, the dispatcher on the other end of the line is going
to need for you to describe the victim’s symptoms and surroundings.
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