Chapt. 1 First Aid Flashcards
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First Aider
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The 1st person arrive at the accident.
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Universal precaution
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- gloves
- mask
- aprons
- red plastic bags
- Sharp disposal
- handwashing
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The Communicator
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- The person who notifies the flight deck crew and cabin
- Name
- seat number
- time
- Nature of incident
- any preexisting
- all action taken
- name of participant(s) involved - Verification of medical licences
- valid date
- verify with valid I.D. If no pic
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The Coordinator
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The person who will provide equipment to the first aider, keep communicator infored and relocate people and crowd control.
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First aid kit contents
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2 adhesive tape 4 gauze roller Bandage 1 bandage scissors 8 compress bandage 4" 16 adhesive band aid 2 wire splint 5 triangular bandage 10 antiseptic swabs Burn cream 10 Ammonia inhalants 4 latex gloves 1 micro shield rescue breather
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Universal Precautions Compliance Kit:
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- pair of vinyl gloves
- Protective apron
- Combo mask/safety shield
- Red Z solidifier (10g. Pouch)
- Scoop/Scrapper
- SaniZide Plus/Germicidal wipe
- Red Bio-hazard Bag
- Twist Tie
- p.a.w. Antimicrobial Hand Wipes (2)
- Identification
- Instructions
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If Passenger pass out after helping them w/ their medication
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- The Capt.’s presence is requested. The passenger is required to explain their condition to the Capt.
- A signed written request is require.
- It must be determined whether the passenger is traveling alone or w/ a companion
- The passenger must be located in a seat with easy access.
- Medication is only to be administered as necessary.
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Loss in Consciousness in Flight - Category 1
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- If the casualty is not breathing.
- begin rescue breathing - If having trouble breathing
- Advise Capt.
- Administer O2
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Loss in Consciousness in Flight - Category 2
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- If the casualty’s breathing is adequate
- Advise Capt.
- loosen the casualty’s clothes
- lay casualty down w/ legs slightly raised.
- maintain an open airway
- Asses and record the levels of response
- monitor vital signs
- Treat for Shock
- Stay with casualty until consciousness returns.
- If the casualty Starts to vomit, place them in the recovery position. - If the casualty’s condition fails to improve
- The Capt. is to radio ahead for medical assistance at next airport or diverted airport
- A PA for medical assistance
- Do not move casualty until emer. personnel arrive
- check the casualty’s pockets, wallet, ticket envelope or baggage claim check (always have witness) Arrange for the casualty’s belongings to be removed from the a/c
- Complete and submit a Passenger Injury/ Incident Report within 24 hours
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What to include on PAX Incident Report?
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- The Name, address and telephone number of the ill/injured
- A description of the illness, injury or incident.
- A description of the First Aid administered to the casualty.
- A description of the circumstances
- The name, address and contact number of eye witnesses and/ or medical professionals.
- Statements form witnesses
- The flight Number
- The date.
- The capt’s signature
- The CCM names and SCCM’s signature
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What to include on CCM Incident Report?
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- Any emergency situation such as hijacking, bomb threat, and decompression, etc.
- Planned or unplanned emergency landing
- Disruptive PAXs
- Illness/injury
- nose bleeds, the administering of oxygen, etc - Incidents
- any situation in which a passenger/ cause for complaint
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The 3 Ps of First Aid
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Preserve
- Preserve life
Prevent
- Prevent the situation from getting worse
Promote
- Promote Recovery
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Abdominal Pain Causes
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- Stomach Ache
- Gas Pain
- Appendicitis
- Ruptured Stomach Ulcers
- Distension of abdomen with rigidity
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Abdominal Pain Sysptoms
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- Persistent Pain
- Severe Pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Guarding of the Abdomen
Note: Abdominal pain and miscarriage may present the same. Ask if they could be pregnant
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Abdominal Pain Treatment
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- Keep the casualty calm and in a position where they are most comfortable
- Loosen tight clothing
- Provide the casualty with a container if they are vomiting
- Do not give the casualty anything by mouth
- Do not give gas forming agents
- Capt. may need to decrease altitude to prevent bowels or intestinal rupture
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Airsickness Systoms
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- Excessive sweating and warmth
- Very Pale
- Weak feeling
- Faintness
- Nausea
- Possible Vomiting
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Airsickness Treatments
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- Loosen tight clothing
- Keep cool
- open air vents - Divert Casualty’s attention
- Place airsickness container handy, but out of view
- Recline casualty’s seat
- Apply cool towel/wet wipe to the forehead or back of neck
- Offer ice chips or smalls sips of ginger ale
- move passenger to aisle/ window seat
- if vomit provide them with water to rinse their mouth and paper towels
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Asthma/ Emphysema Sysptoms
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- Excessive coughing
- Wheezing
- Difficulty Breathing
- Anxiety
- Grey-Blue Skin
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Asthma/ Emphysema Treatments
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- Encourage rescue medication
- 3-4 puffs with blue inhaler use pump/ foam cup - Loosen tight Clothing
- Get them into a confortable position
- Position to open chest wall - Relaxation method
- Monitor and record breathing and pulse every ten minutes
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Alcoholic Intoxication Symptoms
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- Strong smell of alcohol on breath and slurred speech
- Stupor condition, incoherent, Uncoordinated
- A flushed and moist face
- Deep, noisy breathing
- A full, bounding pulse.
- Extreme cases manifested by hallucinations
- Delirium Tremors and partial or complete unconsciousness
- Dilated pupils that react poorly to light
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Alcoholic Intoxication Treatments
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- if conscious give water or club soda
- if unconscious, monitor the casualty’s breathing, pulse and level of response
- Maintain open airways
- maintain body temp.
- if necessary put into recovery position
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Bleeding (Severe) Procedure
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- Obtain latex gloves
- Place clean cloth or gauze over the wound
- Apply direct pressure
- Hold cloth/gauze firmly against wound
- Do not remove cloth, gauze or bandages
- if object is sticking out, press firmly on either side of the object
- elevation of area
- lay down to reduce blood flow and minimise shock
- Document everything
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If bleeding doesn’t stop
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- Upper extremities
- use finger and press brachial artery firmly against the bone. The brachial artery is located on the underside of upper arm - Lower Extremities
- use the heel of the hand and press femoral artery fimly against the bone. the femoral artery is located near the hipbone
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Nose Bleeds Treatments
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- Sit up and with head held forward
- Pinch nostrils together and have them breath through their mouth
- Advise against speaking, coughing, spiting or sniffing
- After 10 minutes release pressure
- if bleeding continues, reapply pressure for a further 10 minutes
- place a cold wet towel or ice pack over area
- if bleeding persists beyond 30 minutes notify Capt.
- Treat for shock
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Miscarriage Symptoms
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- Cramp-like pains in lower abdomen or pelvic area
- Signs of shock
- Vaginal bleeding
- Passage of fetus or other products of conception
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Miscarriage Treatment
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- Administer O2
- Reassure the casualty
- PA for a Doctor
- Help her into the most comfortable position
- Provide sanitary towel
- Monitor and record breathing and pulse every 10 minutes
- Keep any expelled material
- pass it to medical services
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1st Degree Burns Symptoms and treatments
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Redness, swelling
- flush with cool water
- cover with sterile dressing
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2nd Degree Burns Symptoms and treatments
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Rawness and blisters
- Flush with cool water
- cover with sterile dressing
- don not burst blister
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3rd Degree Burn Symptoms and treatments
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Damage to nerves, fat tissue and muscles
- flush with cool water
- cover burn area with dry sterile dressing
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Hypoglycemia Sysmptoms
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- Weakness, fainting, or hunger
- Palpitations and muscle tremors
- Sweating
- Cold, clammy skin
- Confusion
- Aggitated
- exessive thirst
- Medical alert
- shallow breathing
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Hypoglycemia Treatement
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Conscious
-comfortable position
-give 4 packets of sugar under the tongue or sweet drink
-keep calm
Unconscious
-follow the for procedure for loss of consciousness in flight
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Hyperglycemia Symptoms
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- unresponsive
- Dry skin
- rapid pulse
- deep, laboured breathing
- faint smell acetone
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Hyperglycemia Treatment
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Conscious
-casualty will administer insulin
Unconscious
-make a PA requesting a Doctor’s assistance
-follow procedure for loss of consciousness in flight
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Drug Overdose Symptoms
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- Upper abdominal pain
- Nausea, and/or vomiting
- Confusion and delirium
- Lethargy and sleepiness
- Abnormally fast or slow pulse
- excitable, hyperactive, sometimes violent behaviour
- sweating
- twitching and seizures
- runny nose
- Hallucination
- Constricted pupils
- unconsciousness
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Drug Overdose treatments
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- Keep casualty calm
- Restrain if necessary
- If instructed
- provide large amounts of fluids - If difficulty breathing, administer O2
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Ear Discomfort Treatments
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!. Damp a wet wipe in a hot cup and place over the ears.
- Offer soft drink or water
- Swallow or blow through nose while pinching nostrils together
- May use menthol inhalers
- Advise the passenger to yawn, chew or swallow
- A hot drink is effective as the heat dilates the Eustachian tube.
If a passenger has the flu
- caution the passenger to extra caution as they blow their nose gently
- wake the passenger prior to descent
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Ear Discomfort Treatment Infant
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- instruct parents to provide infant with a bottle or pacifier
- crying or laughing will accomplish the same effect as yawning
- Provide two ‘hot-cup’ which are to be placed over the infant/child’s ears. Use caution and ensure that the hot water has been removed from the cloth inside the hot-cup
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Minor Epilepsy (Petit mal) Symptoms
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- sudden “switching off” may stare blankly ahead
- slight or localized twitching or jerking of lips, eyelids, head or limbs
- Odd “automatic” movements, such as lip smacking, chewing or making noises
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Minor Epilepsy Treatments
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- Remove any possible source of harm
- Pad area if necessary
- keep calm and reassure
- monitor
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Major Epilepsy Sysmtoms
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- May suddenly fall unconscious, often let out a cry
- Becomes rigid, arching back
- Breathing ceases
- Convulsive movements
- clenched jaw and gargling sound
- salvia may appear at the mouth
- may be loss of bladder bowel control
- Recovers
- muscles relax, gain contol - May feel dazed or behave strangely
- Unaware of action
- may fall into a deep sleep
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Major Epilepsy Treatments
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- Support if fall
- loosen clothing
- maintain airway
- administer oxygen
- if teeth cannot be separated, the lips should be parted to permit passive exhalation
- Protect casualty against injury
- when convulsions cease, place in recovery position
- monitor until fully recovered
- record everything
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Fainting Symptoms
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- brief loss of consciousness
- slow pulse
- pale, cold skin
- sweating
- dizziness
- nausea
- possible visual disturbance
- wide staring eyes and dilated pupils
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Fainting Treatment
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!. Have lean forward
- if fainted, lay the down and raise and support her legs
- lossen restrictive clothing
- turn on air vents
- Keep calm
- treat any injuries that my have been caused
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Choking Complete Obstruction
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- Abdominal thrusts
- check breathing
- use chest thrust to obese of pregnant people
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If choking victim looses consciousness
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- Check for pulse
- activate emergency medical stimulator
- Commence CPR
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Choking infants
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Sandwich technique
- give 5 back slaps between the shoulder blades at the level of at the arm pit
- then give 5 check thursts at the level of the nipples
- if not conscious comment cpr or ems
