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EAP WORKSHOP WEEK SEVEN

Author: danielkilburn 2018-05-14 0 Comments

During week Seven you will be covering two most important subjects.

First Aid and Sanitation. I chose to combine these two together because the they both relate to maintaining your health during the aftermath of a disaster or emergency situation.

Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. – Hans Selye”

DISCLAIMER;

The medical information provided in this training material is, at best, of a general nature and cannot substitute for the advice of a medical professional i.e. a qualified doctor/ physician, nurse, pharmacist/ chemist or such. Emergency Action Planning is not a doctor.

Please note the disclaimer. I am not a doctor, I have not played a Doctor on a Movie or TV show, and I do not pretend to be a doctor even though I have taught First Aid and CPR for the American Red Cross. What to expect for Disaster Illnesses and Injuries:

Cholera

Typhoid fever

Dysentery

Hepatitis A and E

Balantidiasis

Leptospriosis

Animal bites, arthropod bites, stings

Crush injuries

Compound fractures

Head trauma

Lacerations

Hypothermia

Burns

Electrocution

I hope you do not become familiar with any of these, and some decisive preparation up front can only be a good thing.

First Aid;

First Aid skill are perishable. They need evaluation, assessment and re-traing on a regular basis. Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications are good for two years.

The American Red Cross is not the only organization that provides First Aid/CPR training. Go to Uncle Google and search for First Aid training in your county. Take your pick, many options should pop up.

National Safety Council

Local Hospitals

Community Colleges

Fire & EMT’s

Just to name a few.

This is very important hands on training the entire family should receive.

Of note is Basic Aid Training (BAT) programs that focus on elementary school aged children. This was at one time an ARC program but it is not available in my county at this time. Scouting organizations often conduct this type of training.

Depending on your needs you can upgrade your level of First Aid skill with the proper training.

In the below video you will review the following;