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Jun
24
2015
Free community seminar
Serious injuries and health issues can present themselves unannounced at any time. Do you know immediate steps to take when a family member or loved one experiences a serious or life-threatening illness or injury? Join the region’s leading physician specialists for a free seminar focused on responding to health emergencies. Topics include:
- What injuries or health emergencies commonly occur within the home (burns, fractures, choking, minor cuts, sprains, gas leaks/poisoning, allergic reactions, infectious diseases, i.e. influenza, etc.)?
- What are the immediate first aid steps one should take during these types of emergencies?
- At what point should one call 9-1-1 to secure emergency medical services?
- How can one prevent these types of emergencies from occurring at home?
- What are the most common life-threatening injuries that take place in the home (serious fall with traumatic head injury, cut/wound with bleeding, stopped breathing, etc.)?
- What are signs and symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, i.e. chest pain, fainting, face drooping, inability to use limbs, etc.)?
- What are the immediate steps one takes when encountering any of these life-threatening situations?
- Emergency Preparedness in the Home: The Basics of CPR, Signs & Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Importance of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Guidelines for Storing and Using Chemicals, Escape Planning for Fire or Gas Leaks, Family Communication & Planning
Choose the session which best suits your schedule.
Wednesday June 24 – 7 to 8:30 p.m. or Saturday June 27 – 9 to 10:30 a.m.
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Bookings are closed for this event.
