Emergency Flashcards
15 Items in Life Raft
- Bailing Bucket
- Knife
- USAF Survival Manual
- Bottled Water/Desalting Kit
- Shark Repellent
- Slide/Raft Manual
- Day/Night Flares
- Sea Dye Marker
- Whistle
- Signaling Mirror
- Water Stowage Bag
- Candy
- Flashlight
- Sponges
- Raft Hole Repair Kit
Silent review (C.L.U.E)
- Commands
- Lighting
- Usable Exits
- Emergency Equipment
signs of rapid decompression
- A loud noise
- Fogging in the cabin; cabin becomes very cold
- Air rushing from mouth and nose
- Ears popping; feeling dazed
- Masks dropping automatically
- Flying dust and debris
When decompression occurs of any kind, what do you do?
Don the emergency oxygen
How soon can death occur after TUC?
5-8 min
What is TUC
The time between the amount of decompression and loss of
practical mental and physical control is called the “time of
useful consciousness”. 10-15 sec caused by HPOXIA
What do you do if rapid decompression occurs?
Put on nearest available mask, sit down and hold on
Signs of slow decompression
CONTACT CAPTIN ASAP Characteristics of slow decompression:
* Cabin may become cool and hazy
* Objects may flutter
* Signs of hypoxia may occur in pax/crew
Some or all these symptoms may occur:
* Behavior changes, poor coordination, impaired judgment
* Lightheaded or dizzy sensations, sleepiness
* Distorted vision
* Increased breathing rate, headache
* Tingling sensations
* Sweating
* Cyanosis (discoloration of fingernail beds)
Move PAX if possible
Fainting
SYMPTOMS
* Dizziness.
* Weakness.
* Sweating.
* Blurred vision, seeing spots.
* Headache.
* Sensation that the room is moving.
* Ringing in the ears (see tinnitus)
* Nausea, vomiting.
TREATMENT
* Position the person on his or her back.
* If there are no injuries and the person is breathing, raise the person’s legs above
heart level — about 12 inches (30 centimeters) — if possible.
* Loosen belts, collars or other constrictive clothing.
* To reduce the chance of fainting again, don’t get the person up too quickly.
* Administer Oxygen (O2)
Heart Attacks:
SYMPTOMS
* Severe or dull chest pain or pressure, possibly radiating to arms, neck and/or
jaw
* Agitated, fearful OR can be in denial
* Difficulty breathing
* Skin cold, clammy
* Nausea/vomiting
* Unconsciousness
TREATMENT
* Keep pax comfortable, loosen clothing, assist with medication if necessary.
* Administer O2.
* Administer CPR/AED if indicated.
* Keep Captain informed, as an unscheduled landing WILL be necessary.
WHEN TO DO CPR
Unresponsive AND
No breathing/whizzing
May or may be no pulse
Dehydration
SYMPTOMS
Signs of severe dehydration include:
* Not peeing or having very dark yellow pee.
* Very dry skin.
* Feeling dizzy.
* Rapid heartbeat.
* Rapid breathing.
* Sunken eyes.
* Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability.
* Fainting.
Symptoms of dehydration
* Dizziness or light-headedness.
* Headache.
* Tiredness.
* Dry mouth, lips and eyes.
* Passing small amounts of urine infrequently (less than three or four times a day)
TREATMENT
* Sip small amounts of water.
* Drink carbohydrate/electrolyte-containing drinks. Good choices are sports drinks
such as Gatorade.
* Sip on watered down fruit juices.
* Suck on ice chips.
* Administer O2.
Nausea/Vomiting
CAUSES
* motion sickness
* emotional stress
* indigestion
food poisoning
* viruses
* exposure to chemical toxins
TREATMENT
* Consume bread or crackers if available.
* Avoid any foods that have strong flavors, are very sweet, or are greasy or fried.
* Drink cold liquids.
* Drink Ginger Ale or flat Coke.
* Cold compress.
* Lie down, if spac
Hypoglycemia or Insulin Shock: Low level of blood sugar
SYMPTOMS
* Extreme hunger
* Sweating; cold, clammy feeling to skin
* Paleness
* Shakiness
* Weakness, lightheadedness
* Irritability
* Loss of consciousness
TREATMENT
* Feed the person a source of quickly absorbed sugar. If the person is
conscious, table sugar, orange juice, honey, a non-diet soft drink, or any other
available sugar source will do. Some diabetics carry a special capsule (such
as D-glucose) containing concentrated sugar; they can administer this to
themselves.
* If the person is unconscious, do not try to force sugar or liquid down the
throat, but a packet of granulated sugar can be carefully placed under the
tongue where it is absorbed into the body.
* Keep Captain informed, as an unscheduled landing may be necessary.
Hyperglycemia or Diabetic Coma: High level of blood sugar
SYMPTOMS
* Increased thirst
* Headache
* Blurred Vision
* Trouble concentrating
* Feeling of weakness or fatigue
* Dry mouth and skin, sunken eyes
* Breath smells fruity
TREATMENT
* This person needs insulin. If person is unable to give it to him or herself, have
someone who is traveling with the PAX and authorized to give the insulin.
You may need to call for a physician or paramedic to administer the insulin.
* Inform Captain – an unscheduled landing may be necessary - may be fatal.
*Note: A customer may bring Insulin and syringes on the aircraft provided a
prescription insulin bottle is included and is labeled with an appropriate
pharmaceutical label. Do not accept medicine for storage on the aircraft!
