First Aid Flashcards
Medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred. It often consists of a one-time, short-term treatment requiring little technology or training.
- immediate response/treatment before the arrival of qualified people
- to prolong life and alleviate suffering
- anyone can do this
first aid
3 P’s in First Aid
preserve life, prevent further harm, promote recovery
what do you do when there is an injured person?
- check the ___________
- prevent further ______
- care for the _______
surrounding; harm; victim
injuries that need first aid
wound, nose bleed, animal bite, etc.
qualities of a good first aider
- ___________ & has taken __________
- must do their best without ________
- build ______ with the victim
well-trained, courses; negligence; trust
responsibilities of a first aider
- assess situation _________ and _________
-helps the victim to prevent ___________
- immediate ___________
- facilitates ________ to nearest hospital
- ______ with the victim
- ________ (tells info)
objectively and quickly; harm; treatment; transport; stays; reports
What should a first aider do when there is an accident
a. initial __________ must be done
- ___________ environment
- keep self from ________
- display __________
- check consciousness by ____________ (if unconscious, check _________)
- ask someone to ________ for medical help
b. implement _________ action
observation; observe; risk; confidence; tapping shoulder; vitals; call; immediate
how do you protect first aider
- wear _____ and ________
- immunization from _______
- protect skin wounds with _____________
- _____ skin if may blood
- not ______ yourself (hence, why you should observe surroundings)
gloves, apron; hepa b; waterproof bandage; wash; prick
What should you report to medical officials after they have arrived
caller’s name, exact address/location of accident/landmarks; type of accident; phone number; number and condition of victims
types of bandage
- head
- ear, cheek, head
- shoulder
- shoe on
- shoe off
- elbow
types of bandage
- head
- ear, cheek, head
- shoulder
- shoe on
- shoe off
- elbow