Prepared By:

Janelle Benj Balili Bernabe, HAAD RN

License No. GN35528
Personal Protective
Equipment
 Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to
as "PPE", is equipment worn to minimize exposure to
hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and
illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from
contact with chemical, radiological, physical,
electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.
 Basic types of PPE
 Gloves = to protect hands
 Mask = to protect mouth/ nose
 Gown/ Apron = to protect skin/ or clothing
 Goggles = to protect eyes
 Face Shields = to protect face, eyes, nose and mouth.
Things to Know
and Do’s in an
Emergency
Scene
Injury Emergency Topics
 Bleeding
 Cuts and Wounds
 Head, Neck and Spine Injuries
 Broken Bones and Sprains
 Burns and Electrical Injuries
1. Bleeding
2. Cuts and Wounds
Recovery Position
5. Broken Bones and Sprains
6. Burns and Electrical Injuries
Environmental Emergency
Topics
 Bites and Stings
 Temperature Related
1. Bites and Stings
 Prevention
 You can help prevent insect bites and stings by doing the
following:
 Avoid rapid, jerky movements around insect hives or nests.
 Avoid perfumes and floral-patterned or dark clothing.
 Use appropriate insect repellents and protective clothing.
 Use caution when eating outdoors, especially with sweetened
beverages or in areas around garbage cans, which often
attract bees.
 If you have severe allergies to insect bites or stings, you
should have an emergency kit and an EpiPen. Make sure your
friends and family know how to use it if you have a reaction.
 2. Heat and Cold Related
Emergencies
 Heat Cramps = Normally cramps are caused by too
much exercise.
 Heat Exhaustion
 Heat Stroke = It develops when the body system is
overwhelmed by heat and begins to stop functioning.
 Frostbite = occurs when a part of your body is exposed
to extreme cold.
 Hypothermia = when the entire body cools because
its ability to keep warm fails. This condition is severe
and can lead to death.
First Aid Actions / Treatment: Heat-Related
Emergencies
1.Assess the scene and check for your safety.
2.Activate EMS (Call 9-9-9) if person experiences heat stroke
or heat exhaustion condition worsens.
3.Get a First Aid kit and wear personal protective equipment.
4.If person is experiencing:
 Heat Cramp: have the person rest and drink juice or a sports
drink, which contains sugar and electrolytes; lightly stretch
or massage the cramped area
 Heat Exhaustion: move the person to a cooler environment;
loosen or remove clothes; apply a wet towel; give small
amounts of water or a drink with sugar and electrolytes
(activate EMS if condition worsens)
 Heat Stroke: instantly cool the person and if possible,
immerse in cool water up to the chin
5.If necessary in severe conditions, provide CPR.
First Aid Actions / Treatment: Cold-Related
Emergencies
1. Assess the scene and check for your safety.
2.Activate EMS (Call 9-9-9).
3.Get a First Aid kit and wear personal protective equipment.
4.If person is experiencing:
 Frostbite: remove tight and wet clothing from affected area;
pat skin dry; do not re-warm the area if there is the danger of
it refreezing; if you re-warm, use warm, not hot, water
 Hypothermia: get the person to a warmer place; remove wet
clothing and cover the person with a blanket and any
additional articles of clothing to provide warmth.