Basic First Aid Flashcards
What is first aid?
Prompt response to any injury
What are the aims of first aid
3p’s
-preserve life
-prevent deformation
-promote recovery
What number do you call for a emergency at the hospital
2222- all hospitals in the UK call this for emergencies
When calling 2222 what 4 things should you mention ?
- If its an adult/child emergency
2.what building in the hospital
3.what floor the emergency is on - State the department
Sin an emergency send someone to go..
Guide the emergency team to the emergency
And
Get the crash trolley
Resuscitation trolley (crash)
All departments must have access to the resuscitation equipment and drugs
What is in the 4 drawers of the resuscitation trolley
- Top drawer- equipment for maintains the airway
- Second drawer - breathing equipment
3.third drawer - equipment for circulation - Bottom shelf contains 2 drug boxes - emergency drugs and arrhythmia drugs
Trolley checks
Always know where they’re located
Always restock after crash call
Should be regularly checked after use
Have specialist trolleys in pediatrics
Every trust has a resuscitation policy all staff must comply with
Annual BLS training will be __________ throughout your career
Mandatory
What does community first aid do?
Deal with emergencies in the local area
How to manage Bleeding ?
Prevent blood loss my maintaining pressure on wound
Use a clean dressing to bandage the wound
What should you use when cleaning up blood to prevent infection
Disposable gloves
When should you not apply pressure to a wound
When there is a sharp object embedded within the wound you shouldn’t apply pressure as it would increase bleeding
What causes shock ?
Insufficient blood flow to tissues in the body due to problems in the circulatory system
Symptoms of shock
altered functioning
Confusion
Reduced awareness
Cold, moist skin
Weak/ rapid heartbeat
Nausea/vomiting
How to manage shock
Lay the person down and elevate their feet with head on floor
Loosen tight clothing
Keep them still
Don’t give them no food/drink
Can be life threatening so do seek support
What is choking?
Airway obstruction
Breathing stopped due to blockage in the respiratory tract
How to manage choking?
Encourage couching
Add backslaps to dislodge
Stand behind person and put hand on their chest and lean them forward slightly
Give 5 slaps with the heel of your hand between shoulder blades
If not dislodged try abdominal thrusts and call an ambulance
Fainting / syncope:
Loss of consciousness caused by decrease in blood flow to brain due to low blood pressure
Who should you contact if you faint ?
Contact the GP is occurs regularly
Contact DVLA
How to manage fainting
Lay them down and raise their legs
Anaphylaxis - allergic reaction
Symptoms
Skin reaction
Develops rapidly
Redness rash
Breathing difficulties
Swelling tongue
Wheezing
Dizziness
How to manage anaphylaxis
Call an ambulance
Lie down legs raised
If struggling to breathe raise shoulders
Use an auto-injector : adrenaline injection
Do mayo stand or walk even if they feel well
What is a seizure
Bursts of neural activity in the brain which temporarily affects function
Stiffness or twitching
Not all include convulsions
How to manage a seizure
Don’t move them unless in danger
Cushion head
Note start and end time of seizure
Lay them in recovery position - lay them to the side and tilt head
Don’t give food an drink it can cause chocking
What is hypoglycaemia
Low glucose/ blood sugar
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia
Trembling
Dizziness
Sweating
Rapid heart beat
Slurred speech
How to manage hypoglycaemia
Have a sugary drink or sweet
Carbohydrate snack
If diabetes confirm with a finger - prick test to test blood glucose levels
What is hyperglycaemia
Hugh blood glucose
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia
Thirsty
Urinating more
Weak/tired
Blurred vision
Weight loss
How to manage hyperglycaemia
Take prescribed medication
Avoid starchy sugary foods
Reduces stress
Increase excersize to reduce glucose levels by respiration
