DISASTER! - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ...

What are YOU gonna do about…HEAD, NECK OR SPINE INJURIES?Things to watch for…Convulsions or seizuresIntense pain in the head, neck or backBleeding from the head, ears or noseBlurry visionTingling or loss of feeling in the hands, fingers, feet ortoesWeird bumps on the head or down the spineShock (pale, cold or clammy, drowsy, weak or rapidpulse, etc.)What to do…• Do not try to move victim unless they are in extreme dangerand support victim’s head and neck during movement.• Have someone call an ambulance immediately!• Check to see if victim is alert and check ABCs... Airway,Breathing & Circulation ... and if you need to give themRescue Breathing or CPR… DO NOT tilt their head back!(see BREATHING PROBLEMS for Rescue Breathing andHEART PROBLEMS for CPR)• Try to control any bleeding using direct pressure. (seeBLEEDING)• If victim is passed out, hold their head gently betweenyour hands while waiting for help to arrive. This will keepthem from moving suddenly when/if they wake up.www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325187