CPR Flashcards
What is DRSABCD
Danger
Response - COWS
Send for Help
Airways; Tilt head and check for airway
Breathing; Look, listen and feel or breathing for up to 10 seconds
CPR
Defibrillation
What is the secondary emergency number
112
What are some things in a first aid kit
- Notebook and Pen
- Saline
- Forceps
- Antiseptic
- Wound dressings with different sizes
What is your duty of care?
You HAVE to render assistance if you are on the ocean, or if you were involved, otherwise you are not automatically expected
What do you do special for babies during CPR?
Infants cannot be overextended on the head, because their tracheas are small
How do you do CPR?
CPR is 30 compressions and 2 breaths, ON the bones. Centre of the chest, heel of the hand. Go in 1/3 of the chest.
For a baby, do it two fingers down the middle, from their armpits
What do you do for anaphylaxis?
IF TICKS, KILL RATHER THAN REMOVE.
Cold press and DRSACBD.
EpiPen into the thigh for 3 seconds, SOFTLY.
Child = Green
Adult = Yellow
“Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh”
What do you do for Asthma?
4 x 4 x 4
4 puffs, 4 breaths per puff, 4 minutes. Shake before every puff. Sit them forward to open airway.
What is hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?
Hypoglycemic (low blood sugar); sweating, mood swings, weakness. Give them sugary foods
Hyperglycemia (High blood sugar); thirsty, dry skin and mouth
What is Angina, Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?
Angina: Same symptoms as a heart attack, but pain typically is predictable and triggered by exertion/stress
Cardiac Arrest: Person suddenly becomes unresponsive
What is the acronym for strokes?
Stroke; FAST. Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to act
What do you do for choking?
Do not use abdominal thrusts. Perform 5 back blows on back and then 5 chest compressions.
What do you do for bleeding?
RID
Rest, Immobilise, Direct Pressure
If skull feels spongy, do not apply pressure. If bleeding from ear, place towards floor.
What are the symptoms for shock?
Symptoms include rapid pulse, pale grey blue skin, nausea and then eventually unconsciousness
How do you solve burns?
Immediately cool burns with running water for 20 seconds, cover w dressing
What do you do for sprains, strain and fractures?
RICER;
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
- Referral
The main thing to avoid is HARM factors in the first 48-72 hours:
H - Heat
A - Alcohol
R - Running/exercise
M - Massage
What is an AED?
Automated External Defibrillator
You place one above the nipple and one on their ribcage
What is PIT?
Pressure Immobilization Technique;
Go down below bite site and go up the limb towards the body. Mark bite site. Then put thermal blanket
