INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FIRST AID FOR LABORATORY INJURIES

University of Maryland Department of Environmental Safety

REMINDER
This is an introduction to providing first aid for minor injuries and recognizing more serious injuries. It is not a substitute for a first aid training course or CPR course from a recognized agency.

Training Courses
Campus Recreation Services www.crs.umd.edu American Red Cross www.redcross.org Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute www.mfri.org

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

CALL
911
CAMPUS PHONE

301-405-3333
CELL PHONE Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, ATT, and T-Mobile

#3333

With any medical emergency

Summon help Keep patient calm Keep yourself calm

911
CAMPUS PHONE

301-405-3333
Verizon Wireless , Sprint Nextel, ATT, and T-Mobile

#3333

CELL PHONE

Cuts
Abrasions

Cuts
Incisions

Cuts
Lacerations

Cuts
Avulsions

Cuts
Amputations

Cuts
Puncture wounds

Treatment for Cuts/Bleeding

Direct Pressure

Treatment for Cuts/Bleeding

Direct Pressure more bandages

Treatment for Cuts/Bleeding

Elevation

Burns
Thermal Chemical

Burns Degrees of Injury

First Degree
Redness

Burns Degrees of Injury

Second Degree
Blistering

Burns Degrees of Injury

Third Degree
Charring

Burns Treatment (Thermal)

Extinguish fire on the victim
Stop, drop, and roll Do not remove material stuck to wound

Treatment of Burns (Thermal)

Rule of nines

Treatment of Burns (Thermal)

Small Burns < 10% body area
First and second degree
Cool with water Use non-stick dressing DO NOT disturb blisters

Treatment of Burns (Thermal)

Small Burns < 10% body area
Third degree
Keep burn area clean Cover only with non-stick dressing

Treatment of Burns (Thermal)

Large Burns > 10% body area
Keep burn areas DRY and CLEAN

Treatment of Burns (Chemical)

Chemicals in the eyes
Flush with water for at least 15 20 minutes or until help arrives

Treatment of Burns (Chemical)

Chemicals on the body
Flush with water until help arrives

Treatment of Burns (All)

Burns to the face, hands, feet, or perineum are ALWAYS serious

Inhalation & Ingestion Injuries

Move victim to fresh air if inhalation injury DO NOT place yourself in danger Observe victim for breathing trouble, seizures, loss of consciousness

Loss of Consciousness
Observe for breathing

CALL

911

CAMPUS PHONE

301-405-3333 CELL PHONE

Verizon, Sprint, ATT, and T-Mobile

#3333

Movement of Victims
In the event of a serious injury, the victim SHOULD NOT BE MOVED unless the situation is such that it will cause further injury to the victim

Movement of Victims (Minor Injuries)

In the event of a minor injury, the victim may go to the University Health Center for examination and any necessary further treatment The Chemistry Department requires that all injuries be reported to the Lower Division Stock Room

Information for Emergency Responders

Give as much information as possible when calling 911 or 301405-3333 or #3333 from
Verizon, Sprint, ATT, and T-Mobile

Have as much information as possible for arriving emergency personnel

Emergency Response