Basic Life Support Flashcards
Allergic reaction can be characterized by
Urticaria
Airway swelling
Respiratory distress
Bronchospasm
Nausea
Loss of radial Pulse
Bp <90 mm hg
Flordia poison control
1-800-222-1222
Possible seizure causes
Meningitis
Drugs
Fever
Alcohol
Head Trauma
Diabetic
Hemorrhagic
Stroke
Poisoning
Any trauma to the hip. How should pt be moved
Scoop Stretcher
C.A.T (Combat Application Tourniquet)
Direct Pressure
High and Tight
If Bleeding Persists Apply Second Tourniquet
Junctional hemorrhage (Neck, Axillary, Pelvis, Groin)
Celox rapid
Direct pressure
Pack wound
Hold pressure for desired time
Amputation
Rinse off
Wrap in sterile gauze and place in sealed bag
Sealed bag into second bag with ice
Name date
Time of amputation
Time of part being wrapped
Abdominal Trauma: Impaled objects
Stabilize objects
Control bleeding by direct pressure
DO NOT PALPATE STOMACH
Evisceration
Protect tissue from Further damage
Cover protruding tissue with moist sterile dressing
Cover with dry sterile dressing
Keep patient calm
Do not move protruding tissue
Bites & Stings
Clean area with soap & water or sterile water
Spinal motion restriction
Findings of focal neurologic deficit on motor sensory exam
Pain to neck or back
Presence of a distracting injury
AMS
Intoxication with an MOI present
Sager traction splint contradications
Suspected pelvic fracture
Open femur fracture
Suspected hip fracture
Avulsion/amputation of the ankle or foot
Suspected fracture distal to mid shaft femur
Posterior hip dislocation
Leg flexed and internally rotated
Anterior Hip dislocation
External rotation and shortening of the leg
Snake Bites
Mark area with pen, and take picture of snake. No tourniquets or ice packs
