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In the event of a medical emergency your ability to promptly respond, may save the life of someone you love. It is often a critical factor to sustain a friend, family member or an injured stranger, until a medical care professional arrives.
We want you to learn important life saving skills and be #KitsapReady!
Assign someone to call 911
If you are assisting someone who has been seriously injured, unconscious or having a medical crisis, the first step is to immediately assign the responsibility of calling 911 for emergency medical care to another person if you can.
Take action
Once medial professionals are on the way, learn ways that you can take action to sustain an injured person.
First Aid - Download the American Red Cross First Aid app - which provides expert education to deal with first aid emergencies as well as taking the training.
CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life during a cardiac or breathing emergency. Learn the steps of CPR and find out where you can take a training here.
Stop the Bleed - Serious injury can lead to life-threatening blood loss within minutes – be prepared to provide lifesaving care when the unexpected happens in your home, at your place of work or in your community. Take a 30- minute online course to learn how to handle severe bleeding.
Preventing shock - If you are helping a person who has been injured or traumatized, prevent shock by keeping that person warm and comfortable. Keep an emergency blanket in your car for this very purpose.
Remember these priorities in order to sustain your own life and the lives of others around you:
- Clean air to breath
- Shelter from the elements
- Water
- Food
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