2020 Revision Flashcards
Medical patch checklist
What’s written on it?
The term SCCM is implemented
Patients... Age Gender Seat number Problem/complaint All above have been rearranged and crew should proved this at early stage to Medlink
In & out of consciousness is now example of critical incident.
Name and weight are now at the bottom of the checklist. This info is for cabin crew & ground staff reference
O2 bottle new operation?
- Unplug the green stopper from the selected flow outlet (“HI”/”LO”) or flow outlet of the oxygen bottle.
- Connect the dispensing tube and the yellow cup mask to the flow outlet.
- Turn the tamper proof cap to break the seal.
- Ensure oxygen is flowing by checking that the flow indicator on the dispensing
tube turns to green colour. - Place the mask over the nose and mouth and place the securing elastic strap over
the head. Adjust the straps. - Observe the passenger’s condition.
- After use, remove the mask. Turn the control knob fully off (clockwise).
- Ensure the green band disappears in the flow indicator on the dispensing tube.
- Disconnect the dispensing tube from the oxygen bottle, put in a plastic bag and
dispose to lavatory waste bin.
10.Inform the Captain.
Oxygen bottle pre flight checks
Bottle is secured with minimum pressure of 1800 PSI
tamper-proof cap and seal intact
one set of dispensing tube and yellow cup mask per oxygen bottle
Hypoxia
Sings & Symptoms 1-3
- Headache and dizziness
- Rapid, distressed breathing and gasping
- Difficulty speaking
Hypoxia
Sings & Symptoms 4-6
- Anxiety and restlessness
- Fatigue, excessive sleepiness and loss of coordination
- Bluish discolouration of the skin
Hypoxia
What is the cause?
Not enough oxygen
Hypoxia
treatment?
Treatment
- Give oxygen.
- Loosen tight clothing.
- Call MedLink.
DVT
What is the cause?
Blood clot in vein
DVT
Signs & symptoms part 1?
1 Only about half of the casualties with deep vein thrombosis have symptoms.
i. Swelling of the calf
ii. Pain or tenderness in the leg - the pain is usually in one
leg and may be worse when standing or walking.
iii. Redness of the affected leg.
DVT
Signs & symptoms part 2?
- “Pulmonary Embolism” may occurs. In addition to the above,
i. Chest pain when taking a deep breath.
ii. Shortness of breath.
DVT
Treatment?
1 Raise the leg (at least 6 IN) to prevent the clot from enlarging and to reduce swelling.
2 Loosen tight clothing.
3 If “Pulmonary Embolism” occurs, give oxygen.
4 Monitor breathing and pulse.
5 Call MedLink.
DVT
How to prevent
Encourage passengers to carry out in-seat exercises
hyperglycaemia
(Diabetic)
What is the cause?
Hyperglycaemia is too much sugar or a lack of insulin.
This can result in a loss of consciousness and can last for few days.
hyperglycaemia
(Diabetic)
Signs & Symptoms 1-3?
- Dry skin
- Rapid pulse
- Deep breathing
hyperglycaemia
(Diabetic)
Signs & Symptoms 4-5?
- Breath smells faintly of nail varnish remover or fruity sweet breath
- Excessive thirst
hyperglycaemia
(Diabetic)
Treatment?
- Make casualty as comfortable as possible.
- Call MedLink.
- Monitor breathing and pulse.
Hyperventilation
What is it?
emotional over breathing
Hyperventilation
Cause?
Hyperventilation causes an excessive loss of carbon dioxide, Due to anxiety or fear, over breathing is the body’s reaction to release nervous tension.
Hyperventilation
Signs & Symptoms?
- Unnaturally fast or deep breathing
- Dizziness and blurring of vision
- Numbness and tingling sensation of hands and feet
- No apparent change in skin colour
Hyperventilation
Treatment?
- Reassure the casualty.
- Instruct the casualty to breathe slowly.
- Call MedLink.
Epilepsy
What is it?
disruption in the normal electrical activity of brain”
Epilepsy
Signs & symptoms 1-3?
- suddenly falls unconscious, strange cry.
- body becomes rigid for a few seconds with arching of the back.
- Breathing may cease for a short time.
Epilepsy
Signs & symptoms 4-6?
- Lips may turn blue.
- Convulsive movements begin.
- The jaw may be clenched, breathing noisily, loss of bladder or bowel
control. Saliva at the mouth, blood-stained if lips or tongue is bitten.
Epilepsy
Signs & symptoms 7-0?
- Finally the muscles relax and breathing becomes normal.
- regains consciousness within a few minutes.
He may feel dazed and be unaware of his actions. - may want to sleep following an epileptic fit.
Epilepsy
Treatment 1-4?
- support the casualty or ease his fall.
- Do not move him unless he is in danger.
- Protect the casualty by padding area around him
- Do not forcibly restrain his movements.