FOREIGN OBJECT IN THE SKIN
Goal of first aid: Pad and keep the object stable to help prevent life-threatening shock.
SAFETY FIRST
Personal protection: Identify any dangerous situations. If necessary, move to a safer location.
Gloves: Protect yourself and others: put on disposable gloves.
CONDITION CHECKING
See: Bleeding, Wound with embedded object, pale skin, sweating
Hear: Complaints of pain. Description of how the accident occurred.
Feel: Clammy skin
CALLING FOR HELP
Emergency call 112: Make an emergency call.
The 5 W questions:
Where did the accident happen?
What happened?
How many people are affected?
What injuries?
Wait for further questions!
Use speakerphone: Turn on your phone’s speaker to keep your hands free.
Do not hang up: Do not hang up unless the 112 dispatcher instructs you to.
Involve bystanders: Have them bring a first aid kit.
Report condition changes: Inform the 112 dispatcher if the person's condition changes.
POSITIONING
Shock position: Lay the person on their back and raise their legs.
Reduce bleeding: Elevate the affected body part.
WOUND DRESSING
Don´t move: Avoid moving or removing the embedded foreign object.
Protection from contamination: Apply sterile compresses to both sides of the wound.
Stabilize: Wrap the compresses 2-3 times with a bandage. Then, pad the foreign object on both sides with a closed dressing pack.
Securing: Secure the padding carefully with the remaining bandage.
COMFORTING
Don't leave: Stay with the person. Your presence and kind, encouraging words can help.
Listen: Listen actively, respond to their fears and worries, and show that you're there for them.
TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT
Prevent heat loss: Wrap the person in an jacket or emergency blanket.
Ground cold: If the person is lying on the ground, place a blanket or clothing underneath to protect them from the cold.