First Aid Flashcards
definition
immediate, limited and temporary assistance provided to people who have suffered an accident or sudden illness, by any individual who is close to the sick or injured person at that time
emergency situation
in which, after an accident, people are seriously injured
most important thing in emergency situation
remain calm
Steps of First Aid (4)
prevent complications, check vital functions and id if unconscious, ask for help, transportation
What to Tell Ambulance (5)
- the type of accident;
- the number of victims;
- the sex and (estimated) age of each person
- the number and nature of the injuries, if it can be determined
- potential hazards
two things not to do in first aid
give water/drinks to person or touch wound with bare hands
Ways of Preventing Injury (6)
travel carefully, respect digestion time, don’t stick things in nose and ears, put on sunscreen, unplug electrical device in storm, stretch before workouts
How to not spread diseases (2)
use condoms and don’t let blood come into contact
what to do in nosebleed (3)
DON’T tilt head back, apply pressure and something cold
After someone has just almost drowned, you should (2)
encourage them to cough, only applying pressure if necessary
Nature Safety (6)
don’t go alone, know weather forecast, bring proper equipment, bring water and first aid kit, tell people where you are, respect signs blah blah blah
Most common injuries in nature are from
falling
In the case of a wound…..
Disinfect it, but don’t apply alcohol
In the case of bleeding…..
Try to stop it by applying pressure
In the case of ligament sprain…..
Apply cold to prevent internal bleeding