First Aid Information

In case of injury or illness, Red Cross trained personnel* should use ONLY sterile First Aid materials from the kit at the circulation desk to quickly perform the following steps:

Immediate Response:

• Call University Police (8911) and explain the situation

 

Secondary Response:

• Keep the victim still and comfortable to avoid further  injury. DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM once away from source of danger

• Ask the victim, "Are you okay?" and "What is wrong?"

• Check breathing and pulse, give CPR if necessary

• Control serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound

• Identify victim, look for emergency medical I.D.

• Loosen or remove clothing carefully

• Check for hidden injuries

• Determine injury or probable cause of illness. ASK WITNESSES

• Note victim's general appearance and behavior, such as skin color, and appearance of the eyes

• Check for stains or burns around the mouth, breath odor for possible alcohol or drug overdose, treat for poison if needed

• Protect victim from disturbances and exposure

• Continue to assist the victim until help arrives

• Look for emergency medical I.D.; question witness(es); and give all information to the paramedics