Canadian red cross Flashcards
Humanity we serve ___ not ____
people
systems
impartiality - we care for ___ and ___ alike
victims and aggressors
neutrality
dont take sides
independence - bow to ___ not ____
needs
rulers
voluntary service
work around the clock but never for gain
unity - may ___ but not a single ___
talents
idea
what are the three red cross symbols
crescent moon
cross
diamond
red cross mission
improve lives of vulnerable
red cross vision
volunteer their caring for those in need
bystander effect
assuming someone else will take car of it
3 steps before you can provide care
tell them who you are
tell them your there to help
ask if they are okay
- ask guardian if they person is a child, if child is alone assume you have permission.
what do if not speak the same language as someone you are caring for
find translator
see if dispatcher can find translator
what happens if somebody refuses care
can try to tell them why they need it but can never do by force if refused. You can also call EMS and remain at a distance on scene if they don’t want your help but still emergency
diff between first aiders, responders and paramedics
paramedics most qualified, then first responders (firefighters, trainers etc.), first aider is anybody
when unsure to make call to EMS, what do?
make it
when encounter emergency, what are first three steps to do
check - scene and person (ABC’s)
call - EMS
care - or person
what ABC stand for
what do before this
Airway - head tilt chin lift
Breathing - listen or feel for breathing
Circulation - blood
primary assessment (tap shoulders, hello, hello)
ABC’s in depth
after primary,
Airway - head tilt chin lift
Breathing - look, listen and feel (then watch chest for raising and see for breathing (5-10 seconds))
Circulation - look head to toe for bleeding
what do you do if there is an unresponsive person and you don’t have bystanders or a phone
get to phone quickly and call for help, then hang up and get back to person
when do you care before calling?
when somebody is in immediate danger and could die before EMS arrives:
- chocking
- life threatening external bleeding
- extreme allergic reaction
- child is unable to breathe (CPR first, call after 5 cycles because child’s O2 reserve not as big as adult
What are you allowed to do in regards to medication
help somebody find it and help them take it (hand it to them to take, show them where to inject), can’t make them take it unless it is a certain life threatening condition
what does SAMPLE mean?
Signs and sympt
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake (food and water)
Events leading up to emergency
what do for someone you suspect to be having a heart attack
medications to assist an adult who you suspect of having a heart attack
Call EMS immediately
aspirin - reduce damage during heart attack
nitroglycerine (spray is better?) - relieves pain
What does FAST help you determine
what do in this case
if somebody is having a stroke
Face - numb/weak in one side
Arm - numb/weak one side
Speech - abnormal
Time - call EMS immediate
have person sit and rest while EMS comes, note the time of incident
