Addictions Counselling

First Aid

First Aid

This is important and can save lives!

Here are the do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s:

Do

  • Look out for people. Make sure if they鈥檝e gone to lie down, that it鈥檚 in a safe place
  • Maker certain they鈥檙e breathing and their mouth is empty
  • Put them in the recovery position- if they pass out and vomit, they won鈥檛 choke
  • Stay with the intoxicated person and wake them frequently. If alcohol levels continue to rise, the person may become unconscious.
  • Call an ambulance if they stop breathing or can鈥檛 stop throwing up
  • Start CPR if breathing stops or find someone with first aid training to perform CPR immediately.

顿辞苍鈥檛

  • Never ignore someone who is having a bad time or is sick
  • 顿辞苍鈥檛 give the person a cold shower; the shock of the cold could cause unconsciousness
  • 顿辞苍鈥檛 give the semiconscious person food or fluid鈥檚 (not even water) it could cause vomiting, choking or aspiration.
  • Never leave someone alone if they鈥檝e passed out
  • 顿辞苍鈥檛 panic, even if things aren鈥檛 going to plan. You must stay calm.

Here is how to put a Friend into Recovery Position:

  1. Raise his or her closest arm above their head. Bend at the knee, the leg furthest from you. Prepare to roll the person towards you
  2. Gently roll as a unit. Guard the headas you roll the person
  3. Tilt head to maintain airway. Tuck nearest hand under cheek to help maintain head tilt.
  4. Check on the person often. If you have any concerns that your friend may be suffering from acute alcohol poisoning, get medical help immediately.

If you or a friend need help on campus, there are emergency first aid personnel on campus 24/7. to familiarize yourself with emergency protocols.