First aid Flashcards
asphyxiation treatment/cause
drowning/choking
head tilt ; chin lift ; jaw thrust
cardiac arrest cause/treatment
irregular heartbeat
CPR+AED
closed+compound treatment
bone break
splint
when is pressure dressing needed
aids in clotting+compression
when is direct/indirect pressure needed
use with direct pressure on pressure points
rule of nine
estimate for amount of body burned, 9 percent per body part
thermal burns
fire burns;
dry loose dressing
electric burns
electrical wiring,
CPR, treat for shock, cover wounds
chemical burns
contact wet or dry chemicals
flush area, remove clothing
1st- 3rd degree burns
1st: surface
2nd: blistering
3rd: penetrating thru bone
4th ur dead
chest wounds treatment
stop bleeding, 3 side seal
abdominal wounds treatment
stop bleeding, keep intestines moist+covered with wet dressing
head wounds treatment
lightly wrap injury, check for ear fluids, maintain C-spine
eye injuries treatment
cover eyes, eye shield
facial wounds treatment
maintain airway+remove obstructions
