• Have students line up in the order they think the ER would see the patients.


• Have class determine if the order is correct. If not, put in correct order. (Answer key: Correct order is 1—loss of consciousness, 2—wheezing, 3—dog bite, 4—limping, 5—skinned knee.)


• Explain that the child making the most noise would probably be the child with the skinned knee and the quietest child would be the unconscious one. Should that influence who is seen first? (No. Patients should be seen in order of seriousness and urgency. Loss of consciousness is the most serious problem and requires immediate attention because an unconscious person may suddenly stop breathing and die.)


Let’s turn to pages 34-35 so that you see the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart.


• Remember that this was written specifically to help you. Keep it handy so that you can reference it when needed.


• Keep in mind that injuries are in alphabetical order. • Remember that you should always follow the directions exactly. • The First Aid Chart uses the Safe Sitter®


determining who should handle the situation.


Raise your hand when you know the answer to who should handle the following injuries. Use your Safe Sitter®


First Aid chart.


[After students answer, have them read the recommended course of action for each injury or illness.]


1. Severe loss of blood? (Call 9-1-1 for THREAT TO LIFE.) 2. Small bruise on an arm or leg? (Handle minor problem yourself.)


3. Trouble breathing after swallowing liquid drain cleaner? (Call 9-1-1 for THREAT TO LIFE.)


4. Possible broken bone? (Ask back-up adult to come help.) 5. Splinter? (Handle minor problem yourself.) 6. Minor puncture wound? (Ask back-up adult to come help.)


injury management system of


Great! Now, let’s play a game to practice what you’ve learned.


GAME: FIRST AID


[Have students sit in a circle on the floor. Arrange the injury cards in the middle of the circle with the injury side down. Explain that each age group is associated with certain problems. For example, an infant may have a diaper rash, but won’t have a trampoline injury.]


• Each student will draw a card. • Remind students to use their Safe Sitter®


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