Conditions Flashcards
Fractures
Signs: Breakage of the bone
Misshapen or strangely oriented limbs
Symptoms: Extreme pain
Dislocations
Signs: Strangely oriented limbs
Symptoms: Severe pain
Sprains and strains
Signs:
Symptoms: Pain
Reduced limb function
Hypothermia
Signs: Blue lips
Pale skin
Shivering
Slow pulse
Slow, shallow breathing
Symptoms: Numbness
Drowsiness
Changes in mental status
Heat exhaustion
Signs: Sweating
Irritable
Symptoms: Headaches
Feeling sick
Dizziness
Bites and stings
Signs: Redness or swelling
Symptoms: Pain
Minor bleeds
Signs: Slow, dribbling bloodflow
Red patches on the clothes
Confusion
Symptoms: Shock
Pain
Treatment for Fractures?
Ensure the patient does not move
Arrange for transport to the hospital
Treatment for Dislocations?
Support the injured limb
Use icepacks if you have them
Arrange for transport to the hospital
Treatment for Strains or sprains?
Rest the injury
Apply ice
Provide a comfortable support
Elevate the limb
Treatment for Hypothermia?
Apply warmth slowly
Give them a foil blanket
Ensure they are under shelter
Call emergency services
If inside, swap wet for dry clothing
Monitor their vital signs and watch for unconsiousness
Treatment for Heat exhaustion?
Cool the patient down
Provide water
Have them lie down with their legs raised
Take them to a cool, sheltered place
Provide them with electrolytes
Advise them to seek medical help
Treatment for Bites and stings?
If they have an epi-pen, use it immediately
Apply bite cream
Reassure the casualty
Scrape off the sting
Apply an icepack
Raise the bite or sting
Treatment for Minor bleeds?
Put on disposable gloves (if you have them)
Clean the wound with antiseptic
Raise and support the injured part
Apply pressure
Reposition the patient to ensure injured part is above the heart
Apply a bandage with gauze if you have one
Seek help
