Sequence of Steps Check for 1. Responsiveness 2. Breathing 3. Bleeding 4. Shock 5. Fractures 6. Burns 7. Concussion
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Shock • Caused by severe injury or wounds or bleeding • Stops normal flow of blood through the body • May cause death
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Signs/Symptoms of Neck/Back Injury 1. Pain or tenderness 2. Cuts and bruises 3. Paralysis or numbness 4. Unusual body or limb position
CA UT ION DO NOT MOVE MAY CAUSE PARALYSIS OR DEATH Viewgraph 3
Back Injury Fracture
Fracture
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Neck Injury
HEAVY OBJECTS
ROLL OF CLOTH Viewgraph 5
Closed and Open Fracture CLOSED FRACTURE
OPEN FRACTURE
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Concussion
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