All Flashcards
What is the acronym for a stroke and what does it stand for?
FAST FACE- does it droop? ARMS- can they be lifted? SPEECH- can they talk/ understand? TIME- to call 999
What is the acronym for a sprain/strain?
RICE REST the injury ICE the site COMFORTABLE position ELEVATE the limb
What is the acronym for a primary survey?
DRABC DANGER RESPONSE AIRWAYS BREATHING CIRCULATION
What are the priorities of first aid?
PAPP PRESERVATION of life ALLEVIATION of suffering PREVENT worsening of situation PROMOTE recovery
What are the stages of the chain of survival?
- early recognition
- early cpr
- early defibrillation
- post resuscitation care
What is Hythe definition of hypothermia?
When the core body temperature falls below 35’C
What are the causes of hypothermia?
- exhaustion
- intoxication( of drugs or alcohol)
- cold weather
- long time in cold water
What are the signs of hypothermia?
Shivering Blue lips Pale cold skin Stiff muscles Slurred speech
What are the symptoms of hypothermia?
Cold
Tired
Slow pulse
How would you treat hypothermia?
- call 999
- slowly move to warmer place
- remove wet clothing
- comfortable position
- slowly make warmer to prevent shock
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
Nausea Loss of appetite Headaches Dizziness and confusion Muscle cramp
What are the signs of heat exhaustion?
Sweating
Pale clammy skin
What is the treatment for heat exhaustion?
- move to cool place
- sip tea water milk or isotonic drink
- lie down and raise legs
- cool skin
- becoming unconscious call 999
What are the signs of a seizure?
- suddenly collapse and stiffen
- blue lips
- jerking movements
- eyes roll back
- loud breathing
Treatment for seizure in water.
- Support to shallow water
- don’t let head go under water or hit anything
- once ended remove from pool (spinal lift)
- call 999
- fall into deep sleep so recovery position and monitor breathing
Treatment out of water.
- remove objects that could hurt casualty
- protect head and loosen clothing
- note time and duration
- recovery position
What is hyperglycaemia?
Too much sugar in blood Stream
What are the signs of hyperglycaemia?
- rapid pulse
- sweet fruity breath
What are the symptoms of hyperglycaemia?
Excessive thirst
Increased need to urinate
Drowsiness
Usually develops gradually so noticed by casualty
What is the treatments for hyperglycaemia?
999
Give sugary food / insulin
What is hypoglycaemia?
When there isn’t enough sugar in the body.
What are the symptoms of hypoglycaemia?
Feel faint
Tremble
Confusion
Aggressive
What are the signs of hypoglycaemia?
Pale and sweaty
Shallow breathing
Unconsciousness
What is the treatment for hypoglycaemia?
Isotonic drink, glucose tablet
If don’t respond to treatment call 999