Explain basic traumatic and medical emergency procedures.

Explanation should include procedures for first responders, including

• activating the Emergency Medical System (EMS) (911 or the designated emergency for that facility) assessing the scene for safety hazards
• improvising PPE, if not available
• assessing patients for circulation, airway, breathing (CAB)
• determining the number of victims
• performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if necessary
• using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• following AHA 2020 Guidelines Highlights Links to an external site.. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does the CAB guide assist the caregiver’s actions in performing effective CPR and first aid?
• When would it be appropriate to use the ABC or CAB approach in victim assessment and treatment?
• Why should emergency scenes be assessed?
• Which life signs must be assessed for all victims of trauma or medical emergencies?
• What are the sequences of steps for assessing a conscious victim and for an unconscious victim?
• When is it appropriate to use an AED?