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After completing Chapter 44, you will be able to:
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44.1 Discuss the importance of first aid during a medical emergency. |
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44.2 Describe the purpose of the emergency medical services (EMS) system and explain how to contact it. |
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44.3 List items found on a crash cart or first-aid tray. |
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44.4 List general guidelines to follow in emergencies. |
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44.5 Compare various degrees of burns and their treatments. |
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44.6 Demonstrate how to help a choking victim. |
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44.7 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). |
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44.8 Demonstrate four ways to control bleeding. |
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44.9 List the symptoms of heart attack, shock, and stroke. |
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44.10 Explain how to calm a patient who is under extreme stress. |
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44.11 Describe your role in responding to natural disasters and those caused by humans. |