removed according to established aid 2 Assess emergency principles and procedures. asthma situations. 2.2 Risks to self and others are identified and appropriate response is determined. 2.1 2.3 Casualty’s physical condition is evaluated and the Physical signs and symptoms of an asthma episode are hazards are recognised and responded to. identified 2.4 Appropriate response is determined to ensure and prompt control of the situation. 3 Apply the appropriate 3.2 Resources and equipment appropriate for the first aid procedures for an situation are identified, accessed and assessed. asthma episode. 3.3 Appropriate emergency action for an asthma episode is provided in response to the severity of the 3.1 Casualty is casualty’s symptoms, in accordance with reassured in a individual Asthma Action Plan and/or the workplace’s caring and calm Asthma Emergency Management Plan. manner and made comfortable using 3.4 Casualty’s condition is monitored, in accordance available resources. with first aid principles and procedures. appropriate communication media or equipment, 4 Communicate details of where applicable. emergency asthma incidents. 4.2 Details of casualty’s condition and asthma management activities are accurately conveyed to 4.1 Suitable emergency services/relieving personnel. emergency 4.3 Documentation is completed in a timely manner, assistance is presenting all relevant facts according to established requested workplace procedures. response to the emergency incident is assessed in 5. Evaluate responses to accordance with workplace policies and procedures asthma emergencies. 5.3 Recommendations for changes to the risk 5.1 management strategy are made, where applicable. Workplace 5.4 Changes to the workplace’s Asthma Emergency debriefing Management Plan are clarified and communicated to relevant parties, where applicable. relating to emergency 5.5 Casualty is advised to consult with their physician to asthma incidents discuss the appropriateness of their Asthma Action are followed Plan, or to develop such a plan, as a result of the emergency response. 5.2 The workplace’s
2 Assess emergency asthma situations. 2.1 Physical hazards are identified and removed according to established aid principles and procedures. 2.2 Risks to self and others are identified and appropriate response is determined. 2.3 Casualty’s physical condition is evaluated and the signs and symptoms of an asthma episode are recognised and responded to. 2.4 Appropriate response is determined to ensure prompt control of the situation. 3 Apply the appropriate first aid procedures for an asthma episode. 3.1 Casualty is reassured in a caring and calm manner and made comfortable using available resources. 3.2 Resources and equipment appropriate for the situation are identified, accessed and assessed. 3.3 Appropriate emergency action for an asthma episode is provided in response to the severity of the casualty’s symptoms, in accordance with individual Asthma Action Plan and/or the workplace’s Asthma Emergency Management Plan. 3.4 Casualty’s condition is monitored, in accordance with first aid principles and procedures. 4 Communicate details of emergency asthma incidents. 4.1 Suitable emergency assistance is requested appropriate communication media or equipment, where applicable. 4.2 Details of casualty’s condition and asthma management activities are accurately conveyed to emergency services/relieving personnel. 4.3 Documentation is completed in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts according to established workplace procedures. 5. Evaluate responses to asthma emergencies. 5.1 Workplace debriefing relating to emergency asthma incidents are followed 5.2 The workplace’s response to the emergency incident is assessed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 5.3 Recommendations for changes to the risk management strategy are made, where applicable. 5.4 Changes to the workplace’s Asthma Emergency Management Plan are clarified and communicated to relevant parties, where applicable. 5.5 Casualty is advised to consult with their physician to discuss the appropriateness of their Asthma Action Plan, or to develop such a plan, as a result of the emergency response.
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