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
stokes stretcher
blanket drag
fireman carry
arm carry
stretchers
pack-strap carry
9-line
location radio freq # casualities by precedence special equipment # persons security method of marking PZ nationality CBR
Tactical combat casualty care triage categories
immediate- lifesaving surgery
delayed- time consuming surgery
minimal- minor injuries
expectant- will die
care under fire
stay out of fire, MARCHPAWS
tactical field care
disarm casualty
manage airway
check fluids, give splints
tactical evacuation
manage airway
fluids
monitor
document
special field gauze
quickly clots
MIST
mechanism of injury
injury
symptoms
treatment
