First Aid Flashcards
The care given immediately to an injured or ill person. It includes self-help and home care if medical instances is not available or delayed
First Aid
Measurement of our body’s most basic functions such as the Body temperature, Pulse rate, Respiratory rate, and Blood pressure
Vital signs
Measurement of the body’s capacity to produce and eliminate heat.
Body temperature
The heart of rate or the count of heart beats per minute.
Pulse rate
Number of breaths a person takes per minute usually measured during a person’s rest.
Respiratory rate
Measurement of the pressure or force of blood inside your arteries.
Blood pressure
A technique in lifesaving when a person’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped
C.A.B
Restoring blood circulation by chest compression
Circulation
Clearing the airway of the victim for breathing
Airway
breathing for the victim through mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose.
Breathing
Call for emergency medical services and always be informed of emergency hotlines in the area as Red Cross Hotline No. 143. Be calm and speak clearly when reporting to emergency hotlines.
ASK FOR HELP
Methodically check other injuries or illnesses by performing a head-to-toe examination. Check the head and face, neck, abdomen, limbs, and back. Also check for history of casualty like allergies, last meal, past and present medical history, medications.
SECONDARY SURVEY