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
What are the signs/ symptoms of a stroke?
Dropping face
Can’t raise both arms
Slurred speech
Can understand you
How would you treat a stroke?
- Call 999
- Lay down with head and shoulders raised.
- reassure
- don’t bombard with questions
- monitor
- if unconscious put in recovery position
What are the symptoms of fainting?
Nausea
Blurred vision
Stomach ache
Signs of fainting
Yawn and sway Pale Sweaty Cold clammy skin Slow weak pulse
What is the treatment for fainting
Reassure
Breath deep and slow
Lie down and raise legs
What are the symptoms of dislocation
Nausea
Pain
Signs of dislocation
Reluctant to move
Deformation
Swelling
Bruising
Treatment for dislocation
999 for help Comfortable position Support limb Don’t relocate Don’t eat or drink
What is a sprain?
Damage to a ligament
What is a strain
Damage to a muscle
Symptoms of sprain or strain
Pain
Difficulty moving
Signs of Spain or strain
Swelling
Bruising and discolouration ( sprain)
Cramp (strain)
How would you treat a sprain or strain?
RICE REST ICE COMFORTABLE POSITION ELEVATION
What are the types of fractures?
Open/ exposed wound
Closed / swelling and bruising
Complicated / affects blood vessels, vital organs, nerves
Green stick/ occurs in children
What are the symptoms of a fracture?
Severe pain
Hard to move area
Signs of a fracture
Cracking time and time of injury
Bleeding if open
Swelling
Deformity
Treatment of a fracture.
Move if necessary
Elevated sling = shoulder
Support sling = wrist, forearm , fingers
Cover exposed wound with sterile dressing
What will the signs and symptoms be like if the shock affects the heart?
A heart attack
Symptoms of electric shock
Pain Dizziness Confusion Disorientation Nauseous Thirst
Signs of electric shock
Jolt shake or jump Burns- entry and exit Unconsciousness Difficulty or no breathing Blue lips Pale cold and clammy skin
Treatment of shock
Turn of mains power supply Don’t touch with wet or metal Call 999 Primary survey and CPR Treat burns Treat for shock Lay on back with legs raised
Caused of burns
Dry heat ( fire) Wet heat ( steam) Chemical Electrical Sunburn
Three severities of burn
Superficial
Partial thickness
Full thickness
What to not put on burns
Creams Lotion Cotton wool Oils Burst blisters Remove clothing stuck to burn
What makes a burn severe
All layers of skin burnt
Burnt feet face hands genitals
Burn is larger than the casualties palm
Chemical or electrical
What are the symptoms of burns?
Pain in site of burn
Shock due to large loss of fluid
Breathing difficulties if airways affected.
Signs of burning
Blistering Redness Swelling Signs of shock Clear fluid of affected area
How to treat a splinter
Wear gloves
Clean area around it
Use tweezers to pull out at same angle it enters
Squeeze site to bleed and reduce infection
Clean dry and dress wound