9/02/2014 slides

Question 1

Wound treatment

Answer 1

• Acriflavine in saline: germicide derived from coal tar
• Collodian: thin, transparent, strong
• Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Question 2

Treatment of Bruises

Answer 2

ABC Liniment:
-Aconite: Derived 
- belladonna: deadly nightshade family
- chloroform: anesthetic, highly poisonous, used as a counterirritant (icy hot, flex all, biofreeze)
Lead and opium lotion
Chili paste

Question 3

General supplies

Answer 3

• Friars Balsam: tincture of benzoin (sticky stuff)
• Calamine lotion
• Vaseline
• Eye lotion/eye bath
• Smelling salts: for people who are unconscious but avoid using them because when they wake up they could jerk their head and we don’t know if they have a head injury or not
• Codine or aspirin
• Massage oil
• Scissors
• Towel and Soap
• Small bowl
• Ether to clean skin/ remove plaster. Anesthetic. Highly volatile and flammable
• Razor for shaving to apply plaster
• Forceps/ tweezers

Question 4

Dressings

Answer 4

• Elastoplast
• Zinc Oxide Plaster (sunscreen/burn)
• Adhesive tape
• Cotton Bandages
• Triangular bandages
• cotton, wool, gauze and lint

Question 5

Roles and Responsibilities of the ATC

Answer 5

• Injury/illness prevention and wellness protection
• Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
• Treatment and rehab
• Organizational and professional health and well-being

Question 6

How many NATA members are there?

Answer 6

32,000