First Aid Flashcards
State the sequence to examine an injured person
MARCH
MASSIVE bleeding
AIRWAY
RESPONSIVENESS
CIRCULATION
Hypothermia
Explain ABC’S of basic first aid
AIRWAY
BREATHING
CIRCULATION
What are the symptoms of he cramps
Sweating muscle cramps and high body temperature
Move to cool location and hydrate
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion
Cool climbing skin dialed in pupils headache and fatigue
Drink water with one tablespoon of salt
What are the symptoms of heat stroke
Headache nausea dry skin
What are the 3 types of bleeding
Is cavalry bleeding- oozes out
Venus bleeding- continuous stream dark red
Arterial bleeding- jets out bread red blood
What is the adult cpr compression ratio
30:2
30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths
How do you treat a open chest wound
Create a ear tight seal to prevent ear from entering the chest cavity
What are Symptoms of shock
Sweaty cool climbing skin weak pulse and enlarged pupils
How to treat shark
Elevate legs 6 to 12” higher
What are the treatments of pure final water
Iodine tablets
Chlorine
Boiling water
Describe the 4 types of Burns
1st degree burn redness
2nd degree burn red with blisters
3rd degree burn charred black through all layers of skin
4th degree burn black bone deep and painless
What are the 4 stretcher rules
Use standard stretcher when feasible
Bring stretcher to casualty when possible
Always fasten casualty securely to stretch her
Move victim feet 1st
Describe 2nd degree burn
Blistered molten appearance and red base
Run under water for 15 minutes or longer
What is 1st to be burned
Skin redness and mild pain
Treatment healing occurs normally an example is sunburn