First Aid Flashcards
Can you administer oxygen to a person with COPD
Yes but only 2l/min for a maximum of 15 min at a time with intervals of 15 minutes
CPR Meaning
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Do not stop CPR unless:
- you find obvious signs of life
- an AED is ready to use
- scene becomes unsafe
- you are too exhausted to continue > other person takes over
What’s a normal blood sugar level
4-6 mmol/l > 72-108 mg/dl
RICE meaning
R REST > sit person down, steady and support injured area
I ICE > apply a covered ice pack for at least 20 minutes
C COMPRESS > support with a bandage, sling or splint
E ELEVATE > support and raise injured area
What are the primary aims of first aid
- preserve life
- prevent deterioration
- promote recovery
- arrange necessary medical assistance
What’s the first aid primary survey
D Danger
R Response
A Airway
B Breathing
C Circulation
D Dysfunction
E Examine
What’s a normal respiration rate
Adult: 12-20/min
Child: 20-30/min
Infant: 24-30/min
What’s a normal pulse rate
Adult: 60-100/min
Child: 70-120/min
Infant: 100-160/min
AVPU meaning
A alertness
V verbal stimuli response
P pain stimuli response
U unresponsiveness
SAMPLE meaning
S signs and symptoms
A allergies
M medication
P past medical history
L last food or fluid intake
E events/extras
What do you ask before administering medication
- are you allergic to the medication
- do you have a history of stomach ulcers
- have you had any medication or alcohol in the last four hours
- are you pregnant
Difference between hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
Hypo = low blood sugar
Hyper = high blood sugar
DVT meaning
Deep vain thrombosis
Arterial bleeds
Blood is under pressure and is bright red and spurts with each heartbeat, is often hard to control.
Venous bleeds
Blood is under less pressure and is dark red and flows more steadily. Is generally easier to control than arterial bleeding.
FAST meaning
F Face - can person smile? Has their mouth/eye drooped?
A arm - can person raise both arms?
S speech - can person speak clearly and understand what you say?
T time - keep record of when first signs occurred
What can be complications of burns/scalds?
- dehydration
- shock
- infection
Till what week can pregnant woman travel
From the beginning of the 33rd week
How long can you not fly after deep water diving not exceeding 10m?
Not fly within 24 hours
How long can you not fly after deep water diving exceeding 10m?
Not fly within 48 hours
How long not flying after blood donation
48 hours
In case of medical situation in flight what should you fill in?
Fill out details in E-cfr and fill out medical report if assistance of medical professional was requested. Write down name and address of medical personnel in E-cfr
Ear and sinus pain with take-off;
Pressure outside body decreases. The air in the ear expands and the eardrum moves outwards
