FIRST AID

1. When you find someone in need of medical assistance, STAY CALM. ALWAYS CALL PUBLIC SAFETY (4444) FOR OUTSIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. DO NOT CALL EMS OR AMBULANCE SERVICES DIRECTLY. Determine if the scene is safe for you to approach the victim. If a quick survey of the victim and the area allows you a safe approach (e.g., no electrical wires apparent, unsafe structures of mechanical devices, violent or irrational actions on the part of the victim, etc.) try to determine the level of assistance that might be needed. (See Guidelines below).
   DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM
2. If the victim is conscious, tell him/her to remain still while you summon assistance.
3. If approach is not feasible, do not put yourself in jeopardy. Notify Public Safety (4444) IMMEDIATELY and state your assessment of the situation and where the victim is located, follow the Guidelines For Determining the Level of Assistance Needed (See next page).
4. After you have called Public Safety, call the Circulation unit and inform them of the situation. You should also tell them if you need their personal assistance and help in managing the scene.
5. Return to the victim's area if possible. If the victim is conscious, reassure him/her that you have summoned help.
6. If the victim is a staff member or student employee, University Accident or Injury Procedures (see Appendix 3) must be followed. An Accident Report Form (see Appendix 4) must be filled out by the victim and his/her team leader within 24 hours after the episode.

Guidelines for Determining the Level of Assistance Needed

DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM

1. Can you communicate with the victim?
   1. If victim does not respond, assume unconsciousness
   2. If victim responds, but is incoherent or acting abnormally, assume severe shock or possible drug reaction.
   3. If victim is conscious and coherent, ask what happened, what hurts, and advise them to remain still.
2. If there is a visible injury, determine (without touching the victim):
   1. Where the injury is (your closest assessment).
   2. Did the injury bleed?
   3. What quantity of blood was lost? (lots or a little?)
   4. Is the injury still bleeding?
3. Determine if the victim is wearing a MEDIC ALERT tag (this can be found
   around the neck, wrist, or ankle). If there is blood or bodily fluids in the area of the MEDIC ALERT tag, DO NOT TOUCH the victim because of the contamination threat to and from an open wound.
4. Burns - Chemical or otherwise
   CALL PUBLIC SAFETY IMMEDIATELY
   1. Burns around the face can often result in a loss of vision and/or can be life threatening.
   2. Do not touch the burn area because of the possibility of contamination.
   3. Do not aggravate the injury by moving the victim unnecessarily.
   4. Eliminate the source of the burn if possible without endangering yourself:
      Flame - wet or smother.
      Electrical - use non-conductive material to push away wires, unplug, or turn off equipment.
      Chemical - flush affected area immediately with copious amounts of water.
   5. Never apply anything but cool water to a burn!
   6. Protect yourself from the water used to flush a chemical burn.