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First Aid Emergency Scenarios Scenario 1: Conscious Person, Difficulty Breathing i. Check the Scene to figure out what happened and so you don’t become a victim. ii. Identify yourself as a person trained in first aid. Remember to speak calmly and confidently. iii. Get permission to provide care. Tell them your name, level of training, and how you’re going to help them. iv. Interview the person. 1. Ask- a. His or her name? b. What …

…the scene to make sure it is safe. 2. Get a bystander to call 9-1-1. 3. Check for breathing and pulse. 4. Care for the victim. a. Lie victim down if not already. b. Apply direct pressure. c. Elevate the leg 12 inches. Do not if there is a head, neck, or back injury. d. Wrap tightly with bandage. e. Apply pressure to pressure points to reduce blood flow to wound. f. Keep the victim warm and comfortable.