June 2, 2010

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When A Child Needs Help

When a child is choking, it means that an object — usually food or a toy — is lodged in the trachea (the airway) and is keeping air from flowing normally into or out of the lungs.

The trachea is usually protected by a small flap of cartilage called theepiglottis. The trachea and the esophagus share an opening at the back of the throat, and the epiglottis acts like a lid, snapping shut over the trachea each time a person swallows. It allows food to pass down the esophagus and prevents it from going down the trachea.

But every once in a while, the epiglottis doesn’t close fast enough and an object can slip into the trachea. This is what happens when something goes “down the wrong pipe.”

Most of the time, the food or object only partially blocks the trachea and it’s likely that it will be coughed up and that breathing will be restored easily. A child who seems to be choking and coughing but is still able to breathe and talk probably will recover unassisted. It can be uncomfortable and upsetting, but the child is generally fine after a few seconds.

Sometimes, though, an object can get into the trachea and completely block the airway. If airflow into and out of the lungs is blocked, and the brain is deprived of oxygen, choking can become a life-threatening emergency.

A child may be choking and need help right away if he or she:

is unable to breathe
is gasping or wheezing
is unable to talk, cry, or make noise
turns blue
grabs at his or her throat or waves arms
appears panicked

In those cases, immediately start abdominal thrusts the standard rescue procedure for choking, if you’ve been trained to do it properly.

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May 8, 2010

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How to Treat a Sunburn – Okanagan First Aid Course – Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Peachland

Sunburn treatment starts with prevention. Correctly using sunscreen will help prevent burns. Make sure you know sunscreen myths versus facts when out in the sun.

Sunburns are caused by UV radiation rather than heat (ie, we get sunburns on cold, snowy days).

Sunburns destroy skin, which controls the amount of heat our bodies retain or release, holds in fluids, and protects us from infection.

Remember always, if you think a burn of any type is significant, do not hesitate to call 911 immediately.

Time Required: Up to several days

Here’s How:

Get out of the sun. Staying in the sun after the burn is present will make it worse.
Look for blisters. Blistering means the skin is completely damaged and complications are likely. If the area with blisters is bigger than one entire arm or the whole abdomen, seek medical attention by calling 911 or visiting the emergency department.
Take a cool shower or bath to soothe the pain.
Apply aloe or another cooling agent. Whatever you use - DO NOT APPLY BUTTER OR OIL TO ANY BURN!
Over the counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for the pain of a sunburn. If stronger pain relief is needed, contact a physician or go to the emergency department.

Tips:

Burns cause swelling. Burns of the face and neck can sometimes swell enough to cause difficulty breathing. If that happens, call 911 immediately.
Burns that completely circle the hands or feet may cause such severe swelling that blood flow is restricted. If swollen or tight hands and feet become numb and tingly, blue, cold, or “fall asleep,” then call 911 immediately.
While the burn is healing, wear loose natural clothing like silks or light cottons. Harsher fabrics will irritate the skin even more.
Too much sun can also cause heat illness. Learn how to recognize and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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February 21, 2010

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Home Safety and a First Aid Kits

A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment’s notice. You should keep one first-aid kit in your home and one in each car. Also be sure to bring a first-aid kit on family vacations.

Choose containers for your kits that are roomy, durable, easy to carry, and simple to open. Plastic tackle boxes or containers for storing art supplies are ideal, since they’re lightweight, have handles, and offer a lot of space.

Include the following in each of your first-aid kits:

first-aid manual
sterile gauze
adhesive tape
adhesive bandages in several sizes
elastic bandage
antiseptic wipes
soap
antibiotic cream (triple-antibiotic ointment)
antiseptic solution (like hydrogen peroxide)
hydrocortisone cream (1%)
acetaminophen and ibuprofen
extra prescription medications (if the family is going on vacation)
tweezers
sharp scissors
safety pins
disposable instant cold packs
calamine lotion
alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
thermometer
plastic gloves (at least 2 pairs)
flashlight and extra batteries
mouthpiece for administering CPR (can be obtained from your local Red Cross)
your list of emergency phone numbers
blanket (stored nearby)

After you’ve stocked your first-aid kits:

Read the entire first-aid manual so you’ll understand how to use the contents of your kits. (If your children are old enough to understand, review the manuals with them as well.)
Store first-aid kits in places that are out of children’s reach but easily accessible for adults.
Check the kits regularly. Replace missing items or medicines that may have expired.

Updated and reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: September 2007

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January 22, 2010

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First Aid Blog – Dr.OZ and CPR

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Dr. Oz and CPR: What He Got Right and What He Got (Sort of) Wrong

Monday September 28, 2009

On my way to an About.com gathering in New York City last week, I watched an episode of Dr. Oz’s show on the headrest of the airplane seat in front of me. Actually, I didn’t watch the whole thing, just the part about saving lives.

Dr. Oz invited a paramedic affiliated with the American Heart Association to come on the show and teach audience members how to do the Heimlich maneuver, how to do CPR (only chest compressions) and how to use an AED.

Overall, I really liked the segment. CPR for adults doesn’t need to take very long, and Oz and the paramedic were able to burn out these three life-saving tools in less than 15 minutes — as well as a short video from a hidden camera showing diners at a restaurant NOT responding to a choking victim.

I especially want to applaud using the paramedic to teach all three of these. Dr. Oz might be a cardiologist, but I’d venture a paramedic with a career as long as his has done quite a bit more CPR than he has.

I have a critique and a comment about this segment. The comment is just a point that slapping the back of a choking victim is always skipped in segments like this. There’s very little — if any — evidence to support that. Indeed, so little evidence that the American Red Cross has added back slapping back into its recommendations as has the European equivalent of the American Heart Association.

The critique has to do with the AED portion. Dr. Oz and the paramedic showed how to use the AED after they showed how to do chest compressions. Unfortunately, it gave the impression that using the AED and doing CPR are two different actions. They are, but they only work together. The AED doesn’t always shock and if it doesn’t, then CPR needs to be done.

I liked the segment, but if you really want to know about saving lives, take a true CPR class. Shows like Dr. Oz are really good at demonstrating what we should all know, but you can’t get what you need from passively watching a television show (or from reading a website). You need to get down on the floor and start pushing on the manikin’s chest.

One more thing: during the part on doing chest compressions, Dr. Oz told the audience to point to someone and order that person to call 911. That’s good advice, but I’ll take it one step further — tell the 911 caller what to say. There have been a few 911 calls from people who don’t know why they are calling. They just know that someone told them to call. Give specifics. “You call 911 and tell them a woman has collapsed” is better than “you call 911.”

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December 22, 2009

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Ten Tips for Christmas Tree Safety

It’s that festive holiday time of year again, bright shiny ornaments, loads of lights twinkling on the Christmas tree, and lights and decorations on the house and in the yard.

But, did you know that Christmas trees are involved in about 300 fires annually, resulting in an average of 10 deaths, 40 injuries and about $7 million in property damage and loss? To prevent tragedy from happening in your home, take the following tips to safely choosing and caring for your Christmas tree.

If you prefer a natural tree, choose one that is as fresh as possible. Freshly-cut trees pose less of a fire hazard than those which have begun to dry out. Signs of a fresh tree include flexible needles that bend but not break and a trunk that contains sap.

Never place a tree near fireplaces or other heat sources. Even a television can be a drying heat source for a natural tree. Do not use lighted candles on or near the Christmas tree.

Fresh trees should be used in a stand containing a water reservoir. Keep the stand filled with water to avoid drying of the tree. Your tree stand should also be large and sturdy enough to prevent accidental toppling of the tree by pets or children.

Do not place breakable tree ornaments or those with small, removable parts near the bottom of the trees where they can pose a choking hazard for babies or small children.

Use safe, low-energy lighting on your tree. Be sure that your lights have been certified by a safety testing laboratory (for example, Underwriters Laboratory, or UL). Replace your lights if any of the cords are damaged or frayed. Always turn off lights before going to bed or leaving the house.

Never overload extension cords by attaching more than three strings of lights to one cord. Place extension cords along walls to avoid trips and falls, but don’t run them under carpets or rugs.

If you’re purchasing an artificial tree, buy one that is flame-resistant. If it contains a built-in light set, look for the seal of an approved safety testing laboratory.

Never use electric lights on a metal tree. If the lights are defective, they can charge the tree with electricity, possibly resulting in severe injury or even electrocution.

Keep a fire extinguisher handy at all times and be sure everyone knows where it is located.

Finally, when the tree becomes dry, dispose of it properly. Don’t leave a dry tree in your house or garage.

Reference: National Safety Council Web site, “Christmas Tree Tips”, accessed 12/07/2005. CPSC, Consumer Product Safety Commission press release # 06-046, 12/8/2005.

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December 17, 2009

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Bag valve mask – Next First Aid Course

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A disposable BVM Resuscitator

A bag valve mask (also known as a BVM or Ambu bag) is a hand-held device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or who is breathing inadequately. The device is a normal part of a resuscitation kit for trained professional, such as ambulance crew. The BVM is frequently used in hospitals, and is an essential part of a crash cart. The device is used extensively in the operating room to ventilate an anaesthetised patient in the minutes before a mechanical ventilator is attached. The device is self-filling with air, although additional oxygen (O₂) can be added.

Use of the BVM to ventilate a patient is frequently called “bagging” the patient.^[1] Bagging is regularly necessary in medical emergencies when the patient’s breathing is insufficient (respiratory failure) or has ceased completely (respiratory arrest). The BVM resuscitator is used in order to manually provide mechanical ventilation in preference to mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (either direct or through an adjunct such as a pocket mask).

The BVM directs the gas inside it via a one-way valve when compressed by a rescuer; the gas is then delivered through a mask and into the patient’s trachea, bronchus and into thelungs. In order to be effective, a bag valve mask must deliver between 500 and 800 milliliters of air to the patient’s lungs, but if oxygen is provided through the tubing and if the patient’s chest rises with each inhalation (indicating that adequate amounts of air are reaching the lungs), 400 to 600 ml may still be adequate.^[1] Squeezing the bag once every 5 seconds for an adult or once every 3 seconds for an infant or child provides an adequate respiratory rate (12 respirations per minute in an adult and 20 per minute in a child or infant).^[3]

Professional rescuers are taught to ensure that the mask portion of the BVM is properly sealed around the patient’s face (that is, to ensure proper “mask seal”); otherwise, air escapes from the mask and is not pushed into the lungs. In order to maintain this protocol, some protocols use a method of ventilation involving two rescuers: one rescuer to hold the mask to the patient’s face with both hands and ensure a mask seal, while the other squeezes the bag.^[4] However, as most ambulances have only two members of crew, the other crew member is likely to be doing compressions in the case of CPR, or may be performing other skills such as cannulation. In this case, or if no other options are available, the BVM can also be operated by a single rescuer who holds the mask to the patient’s face with one hand, in the anaesthetists grip, and squeezes the bag with the other.

When using a BVM, as with other methods of positive pressure ventilation, there is a risk of over-inflating the lungs. This can lead to pressure damage to the lungs themselves, and can also cause air to enter the stomach, causing gastric distention which can make it more difficult to inflate the lungs and which can cause the patient to vomit. This can be avoided by care on behalf of the rescuer. Alternatively, some models of BVM (usually Paediatric) are fitted with a valve which prevents over inflation, by venting the pressure when a pre-set pressure is reached. Nevertheless, cricoid pressure should be applied whenever possible until the patient is intubated or until ventilations have ceased.

An endotracheal tube (ETT) can be inserted by a trained practitioner and can substitute for the mask portion of the BVM. This provides a more secure fit and is easier to manage during emergency transport, since the ET tube is sealed with an inflatable cuff in the trachea, so that any regurgitation cannot enter the lungs. Such material can severely damage the lung tissue, and in the absence of an ET tube, could choke the patient by obstructing the airway. Inhalation of stomach contents can be fatal; the after effects can cause Mendelson’s syndrome or aspiration pneumonia.

Some rescuers may also choose to use a different form of resuscitation adjunt, such as an oropharyngeal airway or Laryngeal mask airway, which would be inserted and then used with the BVM.

In a hospital, long-term mechanical ventilation is provided by using more complex devices such as an intensive care ventilator, rather than by a BVM, which requires at least one person to operate it constantly.

A flow-restricted, oxygen-powered ventilation device (FROPVD) is similar to a BVM in that oxygen is pushed through a mask into the patient’s lungs, but unlike a BVM, in the FROPVD the pressure needed to push air into the patient’s lungs is generated by oxygen via a pressure regulator from a cylinder rather than by squeezing a bag.

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November 30, 2009

Kelowna OFA Level 3 Attendant Health and Safety Officer Skills Checklist for Jobs When Applying !!

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Health and safety officer (OFA Level 3 Attendant) in Terms of Employment: Permanent, are usually Full Time,

Usual Salary: Dependant upon Location Range of $15.00 Hr – $75.00 Hourly

Usual Skills Required for OFA 3 Attendant

Skill Requirements: Education: Some high school, Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):

Association for Canadian Registered Safety Professionals Certification

Experience:

Experience an asset Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English

Type of Inspection and Investigation: Hazardous products handling and storage, Workplace,

Work related accidents Specific Skills: Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards, Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses

Transportation/Travel Information: Own vehicle, Valid driver’s licence, Own transportation

Work Site Environment: Outdoors Work Location Information: Urban area

Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Safety equipment/gear, Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses/goggles Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination

Some other courses may require you to work in oil patch industry;

H2S alive training – Hydrogen Sulphide Training

Petroleum Safety Training PST-CSTS,

Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)

Regional Orientation Program Oil Sands Safety association (OSSA)

Confined Space Level 1 – Pre-Entry

WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.

TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods

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November 26, 2009

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How to Become a Paramedic in British Columbia

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By Katy Lindamood
eHow Contributing Writer

There is always a need for qualified medical professionals as first responders. In British Columbia, paramedics form the first line of defense against urgent medical problems, often saving lives for residents throughout the province. It’s their advanced medical training, their dedication, and their experience that make them as effective as any paramedical force in the world.

Things You’ll Need:

Paramedical License
Driver’s License
Clean Background Check
Grade 12 Diploma

Step1

Contact the Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board. They set the guidelines for proper training and education for paramedics in British Columbia. Attend an approved training course at one of the listed professional schools.
Step2

Complete the training required to receive your EMR certification. The Emergency Medical Responder certification is the lowest tier of qualifications required to become a paramedic in BC. This certification allows the holder to administer basic medicines such as oral glucose for diabetics, and nitrous oxide for pain.
Step3

Apply in person at your local paramedical facility. The local Paramedic Chief will be the person conducting your interview, along with up to two other regional Chiefs who may also be hiring.
Step4

Prepare for your interview. The interview will consist mainly of the Chief providing you with “what-if” situations, with you responding with an appropriate treatment plan. The interview will be granted anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months after receiving your application. If you have not completed the Primary Care Paramedic training and certification, there will be a written exam as well. After you interview, assuming that you are deemed acceptable, you will be placed in a hiring pool. The pool is ranked by interview and exam scores. The better you do on the interview and any required exams, the more quickly you’ll be hired.

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Below are the differences between WCB OFA level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 Courses.

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Occupational First Aid Level 1

A basic one day/8 hour course covering the essential ABC’s – airway, breathing and circulation. How to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress and control bleeding. One person CPR, minor wound care and records / reports are also part of the course.

Occupational First Aid Level 2

A 36 hour first aid course primarily designed for the urban first aid attendant but is applicable whenever the WorkSafe BC Regulations require certification to the OFA 2 Level.

Covers the basics of airway, breathing and circulation which includes how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, Shock and one person CPR. In addition, patient assessment, hard collar application, upper limb splinting and minor wound care are covered.

Course fees include textbooks and Exams.

Written and practical exams are required after the course is completed. A minimum mark of 70% is required, on both the written and practical exams, to successfully complete the course.

Occupational First Aid Level 3

A 70-hour first aid course designed with the rural or attendant in heavy industry in mind. A prerequisite for employment with the BC Ambulance Service, many ski patrols and some Fire / Police Departments.

Covers the basics of airway, breathing and circulation – includes how to deal with obstructed airways, breathing distress, bleeding control, Shock and one and two person CPR. In addition, continuing patient assessment, hard collar application, securing a patient to a spine board, upper and lower limb splinting and minor wound care are covered. Completion of records and reports are an integral part of the course.

Course fees include textbooks and Exams.

Written and practical exams are required after the course is completed. A minimum mark of 70% is required, on both the written and practical exams, to successfully complete the course. Course medical required.

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