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DoDEA School Health Services Manual 2942.0 Volume 1 Revised: 2016 DRAFT
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Study Trip First Aid School Nurse Folder
Information obtained from the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
SCHOOL PHONE #: AMBULANCE-EMS #:
MILITARY POLICE/LAW ENFORCEMENT PHONE#:
ANAPHYLAXIS:
1.
Student may experience tingling around mouth, swelling of face/lips, difficulty
swallowing, itching, whelps, shortness of breath, or may verbalize they may have
unknowingly ingested an allergen.
2.
Administer epinephrine via student’s auto injector. Then,
3.
Notify EMS
immediately
after injection of epinephrine.
4.
Document epinephrine use on SHSM Form H-3-4.
5.
If student does not have an auto injector,
immediately
notify EMS.
ASTHMA:
1.
Student may experience shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing or may verbalize
the need to use their inhaler.
2.
If needed, assist the student with use of their inhaler.
3.
Keep calm and reassure student, allow to rest.
4.
If no relief seek further medical attention.
5.
Document inhaler use on SHSM Form H-3-4, Study Trip Medication Administration
Log
FAINTING/DIZZINESS:
1.
Assist the student to put their head
down below the heart.
2.
Monitor breathing and level of
consciousness.
BLEEDING:
1.
USE GLOVES-
clean the area with
soap and water.
2.
Apply a bandage.
3.
For continued bleeding, apply direct
pressure for 5-10 minutes.
FOREIGN OBJECTS IN EYE:
1.
Have the student blink rapidly for a
few seconds.
2.
If discomfort persists, flush the eye
with clean water.
3.
Encourage the student NOT TO RUB
THE EYE
NOSEBLEEDS:
1.
Apply direct pressure for five minutes
using thumb and index finger against
both sides of the nose.
2.
Encourage the student to not
swallow the blood.
3.
Keep head upright.
SEIZURES:
1.
Help the student to lie down on the
floor.
2.
Turn the head to one side.
3.
DO NOT put anything in their
mouth.
4.
Note length of the seizure, nature
of movement, level of
consciousness.
STRAIN/SPRAIN/CONTUSION:
1.
If possible, elevate the area.
2.
Apply a cold pack-
ALWAYS
use
several layers of clothing or padding
between the cold pack and the
student’s skin.
If any symptoms noted above persist or worsen, notify emergency medical services.