Accidents Emergencies and Incidents

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Reflective account for accidents, incidents and emergencies Accidents that may occur in the work place are cuts and burns in the kitchen when using knives and cooking appliances. Sharp knives are kept locked away in a secure safe and first aid kits are available if a cut does occur. If a more serious cut occurs that requires a hospital visit then the person would be taken to hospital for treatment. Burns would be dealt with by running under the cold tap to help soothe the burn and if more serious than a visit to hospital may be required and the person would be taken to hospital for treatment. Falls, trips, slips, all areas should be kept clean and tidy and dry. Wet floor signs should be in place during cleaning to warn people the floor is slippy due to being wet. Medical assistance would be offered and the person checked over for any injuries. The person would be taken to hospital if required. Back injuries. The person would be offered medical assistance and further training would be offered if correct lifting techniques had not been followed. Emergencies - Heart attack- an ambulance would be called and support would be given to the person until the ambulance arrived. If the person was unconscious and not breathing then CPR would be given and continue to be given until emergency services arrived. If the person is sat or laid down then you would put something under their feet to help circulation and wait for the ambulance to arrive. Epileptic seizure- keep safe, place cushion under head, place in recovery position, rescue medication if time is excessive for that individual, if not first time of having a seizure and if care plan permits. Reassurance and check for any injuries, call an ambulance if one is required. Give food and drink afterwards and give time to recover. Poisons- give milk or water to drink to dilute the poison and hard and

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