Basic First Aid For Bicycle Travel and Tours: In an Emergency


		First Aid for Bicyclists
WE WOULD LOVE YOUR SUPPORT! Our content is provided free as a public service! IBF is 100% solar powered Follow us on Twitter		Basic First Aid For Bicycle Travel: In An Emergency Size Up The Scene. Evaluate The Situation. Don’t endanger yourself (move among down power line or enter a burning building) to aid someone. If the scene is safe approach the victim. Perform and Initial Assessment. Determine if the victim is conscious (shake and shout). If not, use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (latex gloves and a CPR mask) to prevent disease transmission and check for ABC (Airway, Breathing and Circulation (pulse). If there is a problem with ABC begin appropriate treatment (rescue breathing or CPR). Don’t stop until EMS takes over or you are exhausted. Check for severe bleeding. Summons EMS. Have an assistant summons EMS if the victim is; unconscious, has any problems with ABC, has severe bleeding, you suspect a head, neck or back injury, has a severe burns, allergic reaction, head ache, stroke, seizures, vomiting blood, passing blood, broken bones. or suspected poisoning. If EMS are not available begin arranging for other more highly trained and equipped medical assistance. Obtain Consent. If the victim is conscious ask for consent. (See “Consent”, “Implied Consent”, and “Refusal of Care” above.) Perform a Secondary Assessment. The secondary assessment is performed if there are no life-threatening conditions (ABC). It is a systematic, head-to-toe for adults and toe-to-head for children, method for gathering information about medical history, injuries or conditions that may need care Use the mnemonic SAMPLE to remember the question for taking a brief history: S – Signs and symptoms. Where do you have pain, discomfort, numbness, ect.? A – Allergies. If so, what kind of reactions. M – Medications. What medication for what conditions? Are they being taken as prescribed? P – Pertinent past medical history. Any recent falls, accidents or blows? Past medical, surgical or trauma incidents? L – Last oral intact of food or liquid. When and what? E – Events leading up to the incident. Details on activities leading up to and during the incident. Perform a Head-to-Toe (for adults) or Toe-to-Head (for children) examination. Head. Look at the scalp, face, ears, eyes, nose, lips and mouth for cuts, bumps, bruises and depressions. Feel the forehead with the back of your hand. Note changes in the level of consciousness or alertness. Skin. Is it moist or dry; or red, pale, flushed or ashen? Neck. If no injury to the neck is suspected, ask the patient to move their head from side-to-side. Shoulders. Ask the patient to shrug their shoulders. Chest and Abdomen. Ask the patient to take a deep breath and blow air out. Listen. Arms. Check on arm and then the other. Ask the patient to move their hands and fingers and bend the arm. Legs. Check on leg and then the other. Ask the patient to move their foot and toes and bend the leg. After completing the check, care for any conditions found. Have the patient rest in a comfortable position. Continue to watch for changes in consciousness and breathing. If any life-threatening conditions develop, at any time, provide appropriate care immediately. Notify the Chain of Command. Depending upon the context and seriousness of the incident you may need to notify superiors or officials. Interview Witnesses. Depending upon the context and seriousness of the incident you may need to interview and record information from witnesses. Complete Reports. Depending upon the context and seriousness of the incident you may need to submit some form of written information. Check Supplies and Equipment. If you used supplies and/or equipment, make sure used items are replaced and equipment is clean and ready for future use. Debrief. Review all the characteristics of the incident and if possible correct any policies, procedures or situations that will help to reduce future incidents. Basic First Aid for Bicycle Traveler and Tours In An Emergency Patient Care: Illness Patient Care: Injuries Return to Education: Bicycle Safety and Health Index.
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