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Idetifying School and Community Resources
Idetifying School and Community Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
INCASE OF INJURY OR EMERGENCY
JAY
1. INJURY unintentional or intentional
damage to the body resulting from acute
exposure to thermal, mechanical, electrical,
or chemical energy or from the absence of
such essentials as heat or oxygen. Injuries
can be further classified based on the events
and behaviors that precede them as well as
the intent of the persons involved. At the
broadest level, injuries are classified as
either violence or unintentional injuries.
27.
PROTECTIVE ITEMS:
• Disposable gloves: Using disposable gloves reduces the risk of
infection between you and someone you’re helping. If they’re
available, always wear gloves whenever you dress wounds or
deal with any body fluids or waste
28.
OTHER ITEMS:
• Cleansing wipes, alcohol free wipes: To clean the
skin around the wound
• Gauze pads as dressings: To use as padding, or as
swabs to clean around wounds
• Sticky tape (adhesive tape): To hold dressings in
place or to hold the loose end of bandages
• Pins and clips: To fasten the loose end of bandages
• Scissors, shears and tweezers: To cut sterile pads,
bandages or sticky tape to the right length. You can
also use them if you need to cut someone’s clothing,
so that you can get to a wound
29.
Cough and cold medications
Hydrocortisone cream
Antacids
Laxative
Anti-Diarrhea medication
Calamine lotion
Aloe Vera gel
MEDICATIONS