Question

Accidents, of course, by the very nature of the word, are preventable. Injuries related to accidents cause accident-specific related pathologies that everyone should know something about.

what you should, and should not do, as a layperson. Also, consider the precautions needed to stay safe in the event you should try to assist a trauma patient. Word of Warning: some of the slides are graphic, as they are accident related trauma. They are not appropriate for children. If you feel you may be disturbed, it is not necessary to actually watch the video; instead you will be able to complete this assignment by simply listening to the video.

Personalize a Trauma Preparedness Plan.

In this assignment you will:

·         Summarize any personal history of trauma. (Remember, trauma takes many forms: physical violence, crashes, service-related, etc.)

·         Reflect on the different type of trauma in the video

·         Create a list of 5-10 different types of trauma

·         Note safety precautions (if any) to avoid being a victim of trauma, along with what to do if you encounter the trauma (what TO DO, and what NOT TO DO)

·         This assignment may take any form you wish, however a simple table would be best.

Answer 1

#. Yes , I have a personal history of trauma - physical violence . I have experienced physical violence from my boyfriend who used to abuse me physically and mentally . It was a trauma to my soul as well as physically too . I took long time to get over it. Memories haunt me still now .

#. Different types of trauma :-

- bullying

- community violence

- complex trauma

- disaster

- intimate partner violence

- medical trauma

- early childhood trauma

#. Precautions to avoid poisoning :-

Always store medicines and chemicals out of the reach of children

-Use prescription and over the counter medicines according to directions

-Keep medicines and chemicals in their original containers

-Install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home

-Keep your garage and other work spaces well ventilated

#. Precautions to prevent fall :-

-Make your home safer by removing rugs and other items that you can trip on.

-Install grab bars, railings and non-skid pads and have sufficient lighting

-Keep floors and stairways clutter free

-Make sure small children and infants are well supervised at all times

-Do strength and balance exercises

#. Precautions to prevent drowning :-

-Use the buddy system-never swim alone

-Supervise children closely when around water. A responsible adult should be close enough to reach the child at all times.

-Learn to swim

-Avoid drinking alcohol while swimming

-Learn CPR

-Know weather conditions and forecast if swimming or boating