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Bystander First Aid Education And Resources
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items I love learning and empowering others when it comes to First Aid. Good Samaritan bystanders can save lives. I believe it's better to be prepared than left scrambling trying to control chaos. I maintain my CPR certification since I was a teen babysitt...
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Good Samaritan Law
CPR
Choking
Bleeding
Wound Care
Stroke
Good Samaritan Law
This is a law that protects well-meaning bystanders from lawsuits when they try to assist in a medical emergency.
Good Samaritan Laws exist in some form in all 50 states of the U.S. This protection varies state to state. It also has different names in other countries, and some countries have no law that protects bystander assist.
Good Samaritan law
This video discusses common fears keeping bystanders from helping, and touches on Good Samaritan Law.
The Five Fears of CPR Rescue
CPR
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and is the method of life support for patients in cardiac arrest.
Bystander CPR can be hands only. Here's a quick video to learn.
Basic CPR Steps Every Bystander Should Know
This is a quick video on how to perform CPR on an infant.
CPR for Infants (Newborn to 1 Year)
This is a quick video on how to perform CPR on a child less than 12 but over 1 years old.
How to do CPR on a Child (Ages 1 to 12 Years)
Drowning Victim CPR needs traditional CPR. This flight paramedic gives a great educational run down on why.
How to perform CPR for a drowning victim
Choking
Choking is when there is an obstruction in the airway.
Here is a quick video on how to help a conscious choking victim. Always ask if they require help before performing maneuvers.
Conscious Adult Choking
This is a demonstration of conscious child choking.
Conscious Child Choking
This video provides a great tip: the baby's head needs to be lower than the chest.
What to Do When Infant is Choking (Responsive)
This is a useful video and product to consider if you're having trouble weaning your infant to solid foods or wish to have it in your home regardless.
LifeVac Training Video – Learn How to Use LifeVac
This can be a helpful device, but be sure to familiarize yourself with it. It's better to first perform Choking CPR techniques if you are more familiar with those, as in a crisis this will be easier for your brain to remember.
LifeVac Home & Travel Kit - Suction Device
Bleeding
Bleeding emergencies require pressure to help stop the bleed. Persistent and major bleeding should always go to a hospital.
I like this video because it's a trauma surgeon educating and also, emphasizes that these life threatening injuries can unfortunately come from everyday events.
Stop The Bleed Demonstration | Cedars-Sinai
If you're prone to bleeding, such as being on blood thinners or having a blood disorder, this can be useful to have on hand.
BleedStop™ First Aid Powder - 4 Pouches
Medical gauze with clotting factors all in one.
QuikClot Gauze - Emergency Survival Kit
I like that this has a time stamp for easy reference.
Military Emergency Tourniquets for Combat
Wound Care
Basic wound care involves keeping the wound clean and apply dressings as advised by medical professionals.
I like that this video is provided by a Wound Care Doctor.
Minor Wound Care at Home
This video is presented by the American Academy of Dermatologists on how to treat a MINOR burn at home.
How to treat a first degree (minor) burn
I like using gauze pads that don't adhere to the skin. Then they don't cause pain at wound dressing change because the pad was sticking and had to be pulled off.
MED PRIDE Sterile Non-Adherent Pads 100-Pack
This is a nice, self sticking wrap once you have the dressing on.
3M Coban Self-Adh Wrap 3" x 5 yds
This rolled gauze is made with kling technology.
Band-Aid Flexible Rolled Gauze 3" x 2.1 Yards
This is an easy spray to help clean wounds.
Medline Cleanser Wound Skintegrity Spray, 8 Ounce
This product is only FDA approved for 3 closures at certain lengths. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the product before use.
Clozex Emergency Laceration Closures
Stroke
Stroke is a neurological emergency that requires immediate hospital attention.
Part of stroke care is acting FAST. Face, Arms, Speech, and Time. Note the time it started and call 911 or your emergency number right away
First Aid Skills: Stroke
Anaphylaxis
This is a severe, life threatening allergic reaction that can affect the person's ability to breathe and go into potential shock.
I thought this video was short and well done. If you or someone you know has history of anaphylaxis, this is a good refresher video.
First Aid Facts: Anaphylaxis | St John WA
This is the CASE ONLY and meant to be paired with your existing prescriptions.
EpiPen Carry Case with Carabiner for 2
Seizure
A seizure is from abnormal electrical activity in the brain that causes symptoms such as body movements. First time, prolonged, or series of seizures always need to go to the hospital.
This video is dated but still very well done on how to be a supportive bystander.
First Aid for Seizures
You can also have this custom engraved for other medical conditions.
VNOX Custom Engraved Medical Alert Bracelet
Nosebleeds
Hold pressure to the nose for 30 minutes, but profuse bleeding always needs medical attention.
This video helps explain how to treat a nosebleed. Always have the victim lean forward.
How to Treat Nose Bleeds - First Aid Training - St John Ambulance
These are noseclamps for nosebleeds.
Nosebleed Stopper Clip 3 Pack
This is way better than flimsy tissue paper.
Nampons Nosebleed Nasal Plugs - 6 Pack
This is a moisturizing nasal saline spray, best used when you have a dry nose and prone to nosebleeds.
Amazon Basic Care Saline Nasal Spray, 3 fl oz
Head and Spine Injury
When in doubt, do not move the neck and call Emergency Services.
This video gives a good overview of how to help a head or spine injury victim. If there is neck or back pain, don't move them and call Emergency Services.
Head, Neck and Back Injuries
I like the emphasis of calling Emergency Services if you note symptoms in the patient.
Concussions
Heat and Cold Exposure
Hyperthermia and hypothermia are extreme temperature conditions placed upon the body.
Heat related illness can happen in any age, but recovery may not be quick. Always give water if they're able to drink and call Emergency Services if unsure.
Heat-Related Emergencies
I like this video as he shows the blanket needing to be UNDER the hypothermic victim.
Cold-Related Emergencies
This blanket is 52 inches by 84 inches. If you or others you take care of are taller or bigger than this, you may need to have more than one blanket per person to obtain full body coverage. Remember, don't cover the mouth.
Primacare HB-10 Mylar Thermal Blanket 10-Pack
Opioid Overdose
This is when too much opioid had been taken and affects the part of the brain responsible for breathing.
This is an outreach coordinator that gives a good overview for helping an overdose victim.
How to identify and treat an opioid overdose with Naloxone, Narcan
The paramedic in this video demonstrates the importance of the clear airway in an overdose situation.
How to help someone who’s overdosed until an ambulance arrives
Naloxone aka Narcan is now approved for over the counter use.
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray
I like the Lay, Spray, Stay phrase. A good reminder on how to use Narcan.
NARCAN Nasal Spray 4 mg, 2 Single-Dose
Sprains and Strains
Using rest, ice, compression and elevation can help with most minor sprains and strains.
This video demonstrates how to use the R.I.C.E method.
Bandaging - RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
This is a simple demonstration of how to put on a sling.
Sling 1 Shoulder Sling MFT
This is a self sticking compression bandage, comes in three sizes.
High-Performance Elastic Bandage Wrap - 6pk
This sling has front and back adjustments.
Think Ergo Arm Sling Air: Breathable Support
This is a flexible hot and cold pack.
Medvice Reusable Hot/Cold Ice Packs - 2 Pack
First Aid Certification
If you found this list interesting, you may consider getting your official first aid certificate.
The Red Cross offers first aid certification online and affordable.
Get Your Official First Aid Certification | Red Cross