LSC Police Officers and Public Safety Officers are trained in basic first aid provision.  If a first aid situation arises that requires, CPR, ARD or other first aid intervention, call LSC Police for an immediate response at 281-290-5911.

Breathing

• There are certain serious injuries in which time is so important that treatment must be started immediately.
• For STOPPAGE OF BREATHING from electrical shock, or asphyxiation,
  • Use the mouth to mouth resuscitation method.
  • RESCUE BREATHING MUST BE STARTED AT ONCE!!!

Bleeding

SEVERE BLEEDING can almost always be controlled by direct pressure on the wound with a pad of cloth.

• • The cleaner the cloth the better, but in an emergency part of the clothing may be used.
  • To treat severe bleeding:
    • Stop the bleeding.
    • Wrap the injured to avoid shock.
    • Call immediately for medical attention.
    • Raise the bleeding part higher than the rest of the body.
    • Keep victim lying down.
    • Never use a tourniquet

Burns

Minor Burns

• Apply ice or cold water.

Major Burns

In case of a clothing fire:

After flames are extinguished:

• the victim should drop to the floor and roll;
• Do not run to a safety shower.
• A fire blanket should be used to smother the flames.
• Place the injured in a safety shower under running water
• Removing any clothing contaminated with chemicals.
• Keep the water running on the injured part for 15 minutes to remove heat and to wash off chemicals.
• Place clean, soaking wet, ice-packed cloths on burned areas, and wrap to avoid shock and exposure.
• Do not use a fire extinguisher on a person with burning clothing; he/she may suffocate.

Chemical Burns or Splashes

• Learn the location of safety showers and eye wash fountains in your area.
• Immediately flush with water.
• Apply a stream of water while removing any clothing that may have been saturated with the chemical.
• If the splash is in the eye:
  • Flush it gently for at least ten minutes with clear water.
• If the splash is on the body:
  • Flood it with running water.
• A shower, hose or faucet should be used in an emergency.
• For chemicals spilled over a large area:
  • Quickly remove contaminated clothing while using the safety shower
  • Treat as directed under MAJOR THERMAL BURNS.
  • Seconds count, therefore no time should be wasted simply for modesty.

Traumatic Shock

• In cases of traumatic shock or where the nature of the injury is not clear:
• Keep the victim warm, lying down and quiet.
• Wait until medical assistance or transportation arrives before moving the victim.