IDENTIFYING SCHOOL AND

COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN
CASE OF AN INJURY OR
EMERGENCY
Presented by:
Mariel Duron
ABM-12
 INJURY
Unintentional or intentional damage to the body resulting
from acute exposure to thermal, mechanical, electrical, or
chemical energy or from the absence of such essentials as
heat or oxygen. Injuries can be further classified based on the
events and behaviors that precede them as well as the intent
of the persons involved. At the broadest level, injuries re
classified as either violence or unintentional injuries.
 INTENTIONAL
INJURY
 Are injuries resulting from violence.

SELF INFLICTED
 When a person harms himself/herself on purpose.
 SUICIDE
 The intentional taking of one’s own life. Many of
those who attempt suicide do not receive mental
and emotional counselling because their families
try to hide the problem because they are ashamed
of it. Because of this, the problem is not solved
and the attempt to commit suicide can be repeated.
 PARASUICIDE
 A suicide attempt in which a person does not
intend to die. It is often a cry for help, meaning,
the person wants others to know what she/he is
feeling. Despite this, parasuicide should be taken
seriously because it may also lead to death.
 ASSAULT
When person/persons harm another on purpose.
 COMMITTED WITHIN THE
FAMILY
 Domestic violence – An act that includes physical assault,
sexual abuse and verbal abuse. There are some children who
experience domestic violence in their homes. Their parents may
think that their children do not know about the violence, but
most of the time, the children are aware of it. They can feel
helpless, scared and upset. Some of them blame themselves as
they feel like the violence is their fault.
 COMMITTED BY PEERS
 Bullying – An unwanted, aggressive behavior.
The behavior is repeated, or can be repeated,
over time. Both kids who are bullied and who
bully others may have serious, lasting
problems.
 Extortion – the act of using force or threats to
force people to hand over their money or
properties, on favors. Victims are forced to give
up their allowances, in exchange for the
promise that they will not be beaten up.
 STALKING - Is a pattern of behavior that makes
you feel afraid, nervous, harassed, or in danger. It is
when someone repeatedly contacts you, follows you
sends you things, and talks to you, even when you
don’t want them to. It is very threatening to the
person being stalked, because the behaviors and
actions of the stalker often invade his/her privacy.
 COMMITTED BY OTHER GROUPS
• GANG AND YOUTH VIOLENCE – A gang is defined as a
relatively tough, mostly street-based group of young people who
regard themselves and may be seen by others as a group that
engages in a range of criminal activity and violence. Gang
members are responsible for a majority of serious crimes, like
extortion, theft and robbery. They are also likely to be involved
in selling drugs and are more likely to bring weapons to school
for fear of attack from rival gangs.
 ILLEGAL FRATERNITY – RELATED
VIOLENCE
• A fraternity is a group of people with a similar backgrounds,
occupations, interests, or tastes. And since most fraternities
are based in colleges and universities, some would join
fraternities for academic support. Most youths would also
join fraternities because of the sense of belongingness that
these fraternities would provide.
 SCHOOL EQUIPMENT TO AVOID THESE;
Ideally, coordinated school health programs should include multiple components
Comprehensive Health Education;
Physical education;
School Health Services (school counselling, and psychological and social services);
School Nutrition Services;
Healthy and Safe School Environment;
School-site Health Promotion for Staff Members;
Staff Development;
and Family and Community Involvement
Coordinated School Health Programs can improve the health, safety, and educational
prospects of students.
 UNINTENTIONAL
INJURY
Injuries which are not expected;
also known as accidents
Fracture
• A break or crack in a bone. An open fracture pierces the skin surface
while in closed fracture the skin above is intact.
Dislocation
• A partial or complete displacement of the bones.
Sprain
• An injury to the ligaments of a bone due to accidental tearing or
overstretching
Strain
• An injury to the muscles which is a result of improper use of muscle
Heat Exhaustion
• Caused by loss of salt and water due to excessively high temperature.
Food poisoning
• Caused by consuming food or drink that is contaminated with bacteria or
viruses.
Heart Attack
• Caused by a sudden obstruction of blood supply to the part of heart muscles
Choking
• Results when a foreign object blocks the throat
SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
TO AVOID THESE
Safety and Injury Prevention
• Use a reporting system to record injuries that happen at school. This
information can be used to identify causes and plan preventive
strategies for the school.
• Provide appropriate adult supervision for all sports, recreation, and
play activities.
• Teach children how to use playground equipment properly.
• Establish safety rules and use the proper safety gear for sporting
activities.
• Ensure regular equipment checks and maintenance.
 FIRST AID MUST HAVE
 STERILE DRESSINGS AND PLASTERS

• PLASTERS: Use plasters for small cups and grazes.

• STERILE PAD: For more cushioning you can use a sterile pad and
hold it in place with sticky tape. You could also use any clean, non-
fluffy material, like a cloth scarf
• STERILE WOUND DRESSING: A sterile wound dressing is a
sterile pad attached to a bandage. These are for larger wounds to
apply pressure to help stop bleeding and are quick and easy to put on
in an emergency.
BANDAGES
• ROLLER BANDAGES: Roller bandages are long thin
bandages rolled up. use a roller bandage to support joint
injuries, hold dressings in place put pressure on wounds to
stop bleeding, and to reduce swelling.
• TRIANGULAR BANDAGES: Triangular bandages are
large triangular shaped pieces of cloth. You can fold a
triangular bandage to use as either a bandage or sling, or if
sterile, as a dressing for large wounds and burns.
 PROCTECTIVE ITEMS
• DISPOSABLE GLOVES: Using disposable gloves
reduces the risk of infection between you and
someone you’re helping. If they’re available, always
wear gloves whenever you dress wounds or deal with
any body fluids or waste
 OTHER ITEMS
• CLEANSING WIPES/ALCOHOL FREE WIPES: To clean the skin
around the wound
• GAUZE PADS AS DRESSINGS: To use as padding, or as swabs to
clean around wounds
• STICKY TAPE (Adhesive Tape):To hold dressings in place or o hold the
loose end bandages
• PINS AND CLIPS: To fasten the loose end bandages
• SCISSORS, SHEARS AND TWEEZERS: To cut sterile pads,
bandages or sticky tape to the right length. You can also use them if you
need to cut someone’s clothing, so that you can get to a wound.
 MEDICATIONS
• Aloe Vera Gel
• Calamine Lotion
• Anti – Diarrhea medication
• Laxative
• Antacids
• Antihistamine, such as Diphenhydramine
• Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB,
others) and aspirin (never give aspirin to children
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Cough and cold medications
Thank You!!