AED stands for automated external defibrillator. This is an emergency life-saving device used in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. The device analyses the heart rhythm and administers an electrical charge to the heart if needed to establish a regular heartbeat.

Year 8 - Basic Life Support

Who is Jesus?

Basic Life Support

Using an AED

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Recovery Position

Primary Survey

• Turn the AED on
• Follow all the AED voice prompts
• Ensure no one is touching the casualty when it is analysing
• Ensure no one is touching the casualty before pushing the shock button

The Chain of Survival

Danger��Response�� Shout�� Airway�� Breathing�� Circulation

First Aid

TASK 1: Role play the steps for

a PRIMARY SURVEY

TASK 2: Practice putting someone in the recovery position from memory (do it without looking at the pictures)

Signs and symptoms of someone with an internal or external bleed could be:

• pale, clammy, cold skin
• rapid pulse/heart beat
• rapid breathing/shortness of breath
• feeling dizzy
• distress and anxiety
• grey/blue tinge to the lips
• bruising and pain at site of the injury
• loss of responsiveness

First Aid

What is shock?

• Shock is a life-threatening medical condition which is caused by a lack of blood flow to tissues and organs in the body.
• The decreased blood flow means there is a lack of oxygen to the organs, this can lead to tissue damage. Shock requires quick treatment to prevent organ failure.

Bleeding

Signs and symptoms of someone suffering from shock could be:

• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Cold, clammy skin
• Rapid, weak pulse
• Dizziness or fainting
• Weakness
• Sweating
• Chest pain

TASK: Have suffered from either shock or bleeding? Think about you own personal experience. Did someone give you First Aid? Would you do anything differently to help someone quickly and effectively?

Year 8 - Bleeding & Shock

First Aid

Signs of choking

Year 8 - Choking & Head Injuries

Signs of a MILD head injury could be:

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• Wound to head
• Dizziness and/or feeling sick
• Confusion
• Mild headache
• Level of response may be affected for a brief period
• Loss of memory at the time or immediately before the injury

�REMEMBER a mild head injury could become worse

Signs of a SEVERE head injury could be:

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• History of severe blow to the head
• Declining level of response. They may become unresponsive
• Casualty may become unresponsive
• Blood or bloodstained watery fluid leaking from ear or nose
• Unequal pupil size

Head Injuries

TASK: Read the signs of choking, cover them up and see if you can remember them all

First Aid

Year 8 - Asthma

Signs and symptoms of asthma could be:

• Difficulty breathing
• Wheezing
• Difficulty speaking, leading to short sentences and wheezing
• Coughing
• Distress and anxiety
• Grey/blue tinge to lips
• Exhaustion
• Loss of responsiveness
• Panic
• Rapid heart rate

Asthma Triggers

TASK: Do you know someone who has asthma?What colour is their inhaler? What does this mean? Have you ever seen them struggling to breathe? Write a short paragraph outlining what you will you do next time this happens?

First Aid

Year 8 - Allergies

Your body has an immune system that is responsible for defending you against bacteria and viruses. Sometimes your immune system will defend against substances that typically don’t pose a threat to the human body. These substances are known as allergens.

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The body reacts by making proteins and releasing histamine and other chemicals into the bloodstream. This is the cause of the symptoms you notice. The way the trigger enters the body can vary. The route can be by direct contact with the skin, inhalation, ingestion or injection.

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What is an allergic reaction?

How can I get an allergic reaction?

Task: Copy the table below out. Add colour to show how severe the symptoms are.