ELS Flashcards
What is DCRABC?
Danger Catastrophic bleeds Response Airways Breathing Circulation
How do you check for response? Think AVPU.
Alert
Voice command
Pain response - trapezius squeeze
Unresponsive
What are DOTS?
2nd survey
Touching
Deformities
Open wounds
Tenderness
Swelling
Break down SAMPLE.
Talking
Sign/symptoms Allergies Medication Previous medical history Last in/out Events/extras/environment
In what order do you DOT check?
Face, eyes, ears, nose, mouth. Skull all over. Neck Torso front and back Arms and hands Legs and feet
How often should you check breathing?
Every minute
How often should you check heart rate?
Every 5 minutes
What is a good range for heart rate?
60-100 bpm
What is a good breathing rate in bpm?
12-20
What is an auto-injector?
an epipen aka epinephrine and it goes with the patient to hospital.
Only a medical officer can administer this.
What should you do if the patient is snoring?
Apply the jaw thrust
What should you do if there is a gurgling sound coming from the patient?
Put them into the recovery position.
When should you start CPR? Think NUN.
Not breathing
Unsure if breathing
Not normal breathing
When should you stop CPR?
When medical support takes over
Exhausted/endangered
Defibrillator arrives
Significant signs of recovery
