1st Semester | DISASTER NURSING
NCM 120 | MIDTERMS | J. BALMEO & F. DIOLOSA
NURSING DISASTER FIRST AID KITS
- is the adaptation of professional nursing - You can purchase first aid kits and
knowledge, skills, and attitude in recognizing supplies from the Red Cross store or a local
and meeting the physical and emotional needs store. Whether you buy a first aid kit or assemble
of disaster victims. one yourself, make sure it has all of the items
ROLE OF A DISATER NURSE you may need. Check the kit regularly and
- role of a disaster nurse begins long before replace any used or expired supplies.
catastrophic events even occur. Different RED CROSS FIRST AID
agencies offer disaster training and KITS
preparedness for nurses. They then form
response teams that can be prepared to deploy - 2 pairs of latex-free gloves
to affected areas in a timeframe as short as 24- - Latex-free adhesive bandages
hours. - 8 sterile gauze pads (2 × 2 inches)
BEFORE GIVING CARE - 8 sterile gauze pads (4 × 4 inches)
- being knowledgeable and skilled in - 1 roll of adhesive cloth tape (2½ yards ×
providing first aid can help you to make your 3⁄8 inch)
workplace, home and community a safer place - 4 roller bandages (2 inches or 3 inches ×
to be. 4 yards)
- When a person is injured or becomes - 4 roller bandages (4 inches × 4 yards)
suddenly ill, your quick action can prevent the - 1 elastic bandage (3 inches or 4 inches ×
injury or illness from worsening, and it may even 5 yards)
save the person’s life. Although every - 3 or 4 triangular bandages (40 inches ×
emergency situation is unique, understanding 40 inches × 56 inches) - 1 36” malleable
basic principles of giving first aid care will radiolucent splint
always serve you well. - 1-unit antibiotic ointment, cream or
PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES wound gel
- By definition, emergencies are unexpected - 4 sealable plastic bags (1 quart) or
situations that require immediate action. But - 2 chemical cold packs
by expecting the unexpected and taking - 5 antiseptic wipe packets
general steps to prepare, you can increase the - 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets
likelihood of a positive outcome should an (Approximately 1 gram each)
emergency situation arise. - 2 packets of chewable aspirin (81 mg
each)
- 1 space blanket
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,1st Semester | DISASTER NURSING
NCM 120 | MIDTERMS | J. BALMEO & F. DIOLOSA
- 1 CPR breathing barrier (with oneway - DOH COVID Hotline (02-
valve) 89426843)
- 1 pair of utility shears or scissors UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN THE EMS
- Oral thermometer SYSTEM
(nonmercury/nonglass) - In the Philippines, paramedics are legally
defined as individuals who have undergone
specialized training in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and advanced life support
(ALS).
- They are also required to have at least
two years of experience as an emergency
medical technician (EMT)
- The emergency medical services (EMS)
system is a network of professionals linked
together to provide the best care for people in
- Tweezers
all types of emergencies.
- First aid manual
HOTLINES IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢ As a member of the community, you play a
- Emergency – 117
major role in helping the EMS system to work
- Non-Emergency – 723-04-01
effectively.
- Globe also allows toll-free calls to the 911
emergency hotline,
ROLE IN THE EMS (4 BASIC STEPS)
- Philippine National Red
1. Recognizing that an emergency exists
Cross (143),
2. Deciding to take an action
- DOH Hotline (02-87111001, 0287111002)
3. Activating the EMS system\
- NDRRMC Trunk Line (02-
4. Giving care until EMS personnel take
89115061, 02-89115062, 02-
over.
89115063, 02-89115064, 02-
SIGNS OF AN EMERGENCY
89115065),
- Unusual sounds
- NDRRMC Operations Center (02-
- Unusual odors
89111406, 02-89122665, 02-
- Unusual sights
89125668, 02-89111873),
- Unusual behaviors
- Red Cross Emergency Response Unit (02-
87902300),
➢ Many different fears and concerns can
- NCOV Hotline (02-86517800)
cause a person to hesitate to respond in an
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, 1st Semester | DISASTER NURSING
NCM 120 | MIDTERMS | J. BALMEO & F. DIOLOSA
emergency. Understanding these fears and Good Samaritan Laws of the United States of
concerns can help you to overcome them: America.
• Being uncertain that an emergency BYSTANDER EFFECT
actually exists - refers to a phenomenon in which the
• Being afraid of giving the wrong care or greater the number of people there are present,
inadvertently causing the person more harm. the less likely people are to help a person in
• Assuming that the situation is already distress.
under control - When an emergency situation occurs, the
• Fear of catching a disease. • bystander effects holds that observers are more
Squeamishness related to unpleasant sights, likely to take action if there are few or no other
sounds or smells witnesses.
• Fear of being sued. WHEN TO ACTIVATE EMS SYSTEM?
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
- Which protect the responder from number for any of the following emergency
financial liability, were developed to situations and conditions:
encourage people to help others in emergency
situations.
- They assume a responder will do his or EMERGENCY SITUATIONS:
her best to save a life or prevent further injury. - An injured or ill person who needs
IS GOOD SAMARITAN LAW IS APPLICABLE HERE medical attention and cannot be moved
IN THE PH? - Fire or explosion
- Article 275 of the Revised Penal - Downed electrical wires
Code (RPC), Paragraphs 1 and - Swiftly moving or rapidly rising flood
2. waters
- This law specifically makes - Drowning
abandonment of person in danger in an - Presence of poisonous gas
uninhabited place a crime, but nothing is - Serious motor-vehicle collision
specified therein if the witnessing person, who is EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
mandated by law to assist, has an immunity - Unresponsiveness or an altered level of
from suit if he do assist in good faith. consciousness (LOC), such as drowsiness or
- The study also found out that THERE IS NO confusion
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW IN THE - Breathing problems (trouble
PHILIPPINES, although there are a few breathing or no breathing)
provisions in existing laws that are akin to the - Chest pain, discomfort or pressure
lasting more than a few minutes that goes away
Banjang
NCM 120 | MIDTERMS | J. BALMEO & F. DIOLOSA
NURSING DISASTER FIRST AID KITS
- is the adaptation of professional nursing - You can purchase first aid kits and
knowledge, skills, and attitude in recognizing supplies from the Red Cross store or a local
and meeting the physical and emotional needs store. Whether you buy a first aid kit or assemble
of disaster victims. one yourself, make sure it has all of the items
ROLE OF A DISATER NURSE you may need. Check the kit regularly and
- role of a disaster nurse begins long before replace any used or expired supplies.
catastrophic events even occur. Different RED CROSS FIRST AID
agencies offer disaster training and KITS
preparedness for nurses. They then form
response teams that can be prepared to deploy - 2 pairs of latex-free gloves
to affected areas in a timeframe as short as 24- - Latex-free adhesive bandages
hours. - 8 sterile gauze pads (2 × 2 inches)
BEFORE GIVING CARE - 8 sterile gauze pads (4 × 4 inches)
- being knowledgeable and skilled in - 1 roll of adhesive cloth tape (2½ yards ×
providing first aid can help you to make your 3⁄8 inch)
workplace, home and community a safer place - 4 roller bandages (2 inches or 3 inches ×
to be. 4 yards)
- When a person is injured or becomes - 4 roller bandages (4 inches × 4 yards)
suddenly ill, your quick action can prevent the - 1 elastic bandage (3 inches or 4 inches ×
injury or illness from worsening, and it may even 5 yards)
save the person’s life. Although every - 3 or 4 triangular bandages (40 inches ×
emergency situation is unique, understanding 40 inches × 56 inches) - 1 36” malleable
basic principles of giving first aid care will radiolucent splint
always serve you well. - 1-unit antibiotic ointment, cream or
PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES wound gel
- By definition, emergencies are unexpected - 4 sealable plastic bags (1 quart) or
situations that require immediate action. But - 2 chemical cold packs
by expecting the unexpected and taking - 5 antiseptic wipe packets
general steps to prepare, you can increase the - 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets
likelihood of a positive outcome should an (Approximately 1 gram each)
emergency situation arise. - 2 packets of chewable aspirin (81 mg
each)
- 1 space blanket
Banjang
,1st Semester | DISASTER NURSING
NCM 120 | MIDTERMS | J. BALMEO & F. DIOLOSA
- 1 CPR breathing barrier (with oneway - DOH COVID Hotline (02-
valve) 89426843)
- 1 pair of utility shears or scissors UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN THE EMS
- Oral thermometer SYSTEM
(nonmercury/nonglass) - In the Philippines, paramedics are legally
defined as individuals who have undergone
specialized training in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and advanced life support
(ALS).
- They are also required to have at least
two years of experience as an emergency
medical technician (EMT)
- The emergency medical services (EMS)
system is a network of professionals linked
together to provide the best care for people in
- Tweezers
all types of emergencies.
- First aid manual
HOTLINES IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢ As a member of the community, you play a
- Emergency – 117
major role in helping the EMS system to work
- Non-Emergency – 723-04-01
effectively.
- Globe also allows toll-free calls to the 911
emergency hotline,
ROLE IN THE EMS (4 BASIC STEPS)
- Philippine National Red
1. Recognizing that an emergency exists
Cross (143),
2. Deciding to take an action
- DOH Hotline (02-87111001, 0287111002)
3. Activating the EMS system\
- NDRRMC Trunk Line (02-
4. Giving care until EMS personnel take
89115061, 02-89115062, 02-
over.
89115063, 02-89115064, 02-
SIGNS OF AN EMERGENCY
89115065),
- Unusual sounds
- NDRRMC Operations Center (02-
- Unusual odors
89111406, 02-89122665, 02-
- Unusual sights
89125668, 02-89111873),
- Unusual behaviors
- Red Cross Emergency Response Unit (02-
87902300),
➢ Many different fears and concerns can
- NCOV Hotline (02-86517800)
cause a person to hesitate to respond in an
Banjang
, 1st Semester | DISASTER NURSING
NCM 120 | MIDTERMS | J. BALMEO & F. DIOLOSA
emergency. Understanding these fears and Good Samaritan Laws of the United States of
concerns can help you to overcome them: America.
• Being uncertain that an emergency BYSTANDER EFFECT
actually exists - refers to a phenomenon in which the
• Being afraid of giving the wrong care or greater the number of people there are present,
inadvertently causing the person more harm. the less likely people are to help a person in
• Assuming that the situation is already distress.
under control - When an emergency situation occurs, the
• Fear of catching a disease. • bystander effects holds that observers are more
Squeamishness related to unpleasant sights, likely to take action if there are few or no other
sounds or smells witnesses.
• Fear of being sued. WHEN TO ACTIVATE EMS SYSTEM?
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW Call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
- Which protect the responder from number for any of the following emergency
financial liability, were developed to situations and conditions:
encourage people to help others in emergency
situations.
- They assume a responder will do his or EMERGENCY SITUATIONS:
her best to save a life or prevent further injury. - An injured or ill person who needs
IS GOOD SAMARITAN LAW IS APPLICABLE HERE medical attention and cannot be moved
IN THE PH? - Fire or explosion
- Article 275 of the Revised Penal - Downed electrical wires
Code (RPC), Paragraphs 1 and - Swiftly moving or rapidly rising flood
2. waters
- This law specifically makes - Drowning
abandonment of person in danger in an - Presence of poisonous gas
uninhabited place a crime, but nothing is - Serious motor-vehicle collision
specified therein if the witnessing person, who is EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
mandated by law to assist, has an immunity - Unresponsiveness or an altered level of
from suit if he do assist in good faith. consciousness (LOC), such as drowsiness or
- The study also found out that THERE IS NO confusion
GOOD SAMARITAN LAW IN THE - Breathing problems (trouble
PHILIPPINES, although there are a few breathing or no breathing)
provisions in existing laws that are akin to the - Chest pain, discomfort or pressure
lasting more than a few minutes that goes away
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