Before giving care

Please highlight your biggest themes from Chapter 1 before giving care,and write 600 words discussing the highlight from the chapter. Please Refer to Rubric to earn full points(Post addresses the discussion question by applying, analyzing and evaluating course materials, resources and personal experiences,Post is written in a clear, concise, organized form with minimal mechanical errors.) The attached file is the manual with the first chapter

1 BEFORE GIVING CARE B eing knowledgeable and skilled in providing first aid can help you to make your workplace, home and community a safer place to be. When a person is injured or becomes suddenly ill, your quick action can prevent the injury or illness from worsening, and it may even save the person’s life. Although every emergency situation is unique, understanding basic principles of giving first aid care will always serve you well. Preparing for Emergencies By definition, emergencies are unexpected situations that require immediate action. But by expecting the unexpected and taking general steps to prepare, you can increase the likelihood of a positive outcome should an emergency situation arise. By reading this manual and participating in an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED course, you have taken an important first step in preparing for emergencies. You will learn the concepts and skills you need to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Once you have learned these concepts and skills, review and practice them regularly so that if you ever have to use them, you will be well prepared and have the confidence to respond. Make sure you have ready access to items that will make it easier to respond to an emergency, should one occur. Keep a first aid kit in your home and vehicle (Box 1-1), and know the location of the first aid kit and automated external defibrillator (AED) in your workplace. Download the American Red Cross First Aid app to your mobile device so that you always have a first aid reference at your fingertips. You can purchase first aid kits and supplies from the Red Cross store (redcross.org) or a local store. Whether you buy a first aid kit or assemble one yourself, make sure it has all of the items you may need. Check the kit regularly and replace any used or expired supplies. The Red Cross recommends that first aid kits include the following at a minimum: 2 pairs of latex-free gloves © 2011, 2016 The American National Red Cross. All rights reserved. (3 of each of the following sizes): 1 36” malleable radiolucent splint 1 unit antibiotic ointment, cream or wound gel h) antiseptic wipe packets (Continued ) Chapter 1 Before Giving Care | 3 | First Aid/CPR/AED Participant’s Manual Box 1-1. continued ■ 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each) ■ 2 packets of chewable aspirin (81 mg each) ■ 1 space blanket ■ 1 CPR breathing barrier (with one-way valve) ■ 1 pair of utility shears or scissors ■ Oral thermometer (nonmercury/nonglass) ■ Tweezers ■ First aid manual For a list of the recommended contents for a workplace first aid kit, see ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2015— American National Standard for Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies.