First Aid for the Choking Victim

Call 9-1-1

Do NOT slap person on the back

1. From behind, wrap your arms around the victim's

waist
2. Make a fist w/ one hand and place the thumb side of
your fist against the victim's abdomen, below the
ribcage and above the navel
3. Grasp your fist with the other hand and press into the
abdomen with a quick upward thrust
4. Repeat thrusts, as often as needed, until the object is
expelled
 Rights & Responsibilities
Rights: Responsibilities:
Child: Child:
General physical care Pick up toys

Love and affection Listen to sitter's instructions

Meals on time Obey the sitter

Protection from harm Respect the sitter's rights

Employer: Employer:
The sitter will...

Not invade privacy Give tour of the house

Be punctual Establish rate of pay

Be mentally and physically prepared to baby sit Tell sitter expected time home

Observe house rules List key phone numbers

Stay alert, awake, and aware Provide medical information

Have completed the Safety Council Training Course Call sitter often to ensure all is well

Babysitter: Babysitter:
Be properly paid for job Obtain important info from parent

Meet employer and children in advance Follow house rules

Never sit for strangers Keep doors and windows locked

Be provided w/ a safe ride Leave the home in way was found

Not do additional chores unless agreed upon in advance Stay alert, aware, and awake
 Fire Safety

Have a fire plan ready

Make sure there are primary and secondary exits for
each bedroom

Choose a meeting place

Fuel

Heat Oxygen

Try and take one of these away

 Rescue Breathing

1)Check for danger to yourself

2)Squeeze shoulders and shout to victim

3)Call for help – 911
4)Open mouth – tilt head back
5)Look, listen, feel while
counting(1001,1002,1003,1004)
6)Pinch nose, seal mouth
7)Blow 2 long breaths
8)Look, listen, feel while
counting(1001,1002,1003,1004)
9)Blow 1 breath

10) Repeat steps 8&9 – until the victim

starts breathing or help arrives