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1
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scene safety
PPE/BSI on
checking for any signs of danger to you, patient and bystanders

A

SCENE SIZE-UP

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The airway is open and clear if the casuality is __________ to you, it is not open and clear if the casuality is _____________

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talking
unable to speak

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3
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an obstructed airway will prevent breathing causing ___________ and _______

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HYPOXIA
DEATH

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if the casuality is unconcious, open the airway using

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HEAD TILT CHIN LIFT MANUEVER
JAWTHRUST MANEUVER

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Breathing
-check for signs of breathing within ____ seconds

A

10

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Breathing
how to check signs of breathing?
LLF

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LOOK, LISTEN, FEEL

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Breathing
-if the casuality is not breathing normally, ___________

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CALL 911

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8
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how to check blood circulation for an unconscious adult and child

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CAROTID PULSE

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9
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rapidly scan the victim’s body for any signs of bleeding beacuse it can lead to a life-threatening condition known as ________

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SHOCK

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how to check blood circulation for conscious adult and child

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RADIAL PULSE

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how to check blood circulation for conscious and unconscious infant and small child

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BRACHIAL PULSE

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12
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head-to-toe vital signs interview

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SECONDARY ASSESSMENT

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to gain more information regarding the patient’s medical history

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SECONDARY ASSESSMENT

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questions to ask for secondary assessment

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SAMPLE
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events leading to the injury/illness

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Secondary Assessment: DCAPBTLS

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Deformity
Contusion
Abrasion/Avulsion
Punctures/Penetrating
Burns/Bleeding
Tenderness
Laceration
Swelling

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16
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what is haines?

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High Arm IN Endangered Spine

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17
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Recovery position for suspected spinal injury

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HAINES
High Arm IN Endangered Spine

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18
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to maintain the alignment of the spine while turning or moving the casuality with a suspected or documented spine injury

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LOG ROLL TECHNIQUE

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Risk factors of cardiac problems
Cannot be change:
H
G
A

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Heredity
Gender
Age

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Risk factors of cardiac problems
Can be change:
S
H
H
D
O
I
S

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Smoking
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Obesity
Inactivity
Stress

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21
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to perform high quality CPR, rescuers should:

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Push hard, push fast
allow the chest to completely recoil
switch compressors every 2 minutes or earlier if fatigue
minimize interruptions to 10secs or less
avoid excessive ventilation

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CPR sequence

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  1. survey the scene
  2. check responsiveness
  3. call for help
  4. check pulse and breathing
  5. perform CPR, provide rescue breathing
  6. recheck pulse and breathing
  7. recovery position, continue cpr
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23
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if negative pulse, negative breathing

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perform CPR

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if positive pulse, negative breathing

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provide rescue breathing

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checking of pulse and breathing, not more than
10secs
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cycle of CPR
30:2 for 5 cycles
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cycle for rescue breathing
1 breath every 5-6 secs
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if positive pulse, positive breathing
recovery position
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if negative pulse, negative breathing
continue CPR
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is a breathing emergency which occurs when breathing has stopped
RESPIRATORY ARREST
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patient has pulse but no breathing
RESPIRATORY ARREST
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is a condition that inflames the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe
ASTHMA ATTACK
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it narrow and swell the airways and may produce extra mucus
ASTHMA ATTACK
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breathing is fast and shallow oxygen is insufficient
HYPERVENTILATION
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arterial (spurting) venous (flowing) capillary (oozing)
EXTERNAL BLEEDING
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skin is not broken, and blood is not seen potentially life threatening
INTERNAL BLEEDING
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a condition in which the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body system
SHOCK
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perfusion triangle
heart (pump) blood vessels (pipe) blood (content)
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causes of shock
cardiogenic shock hypovolemic shock or hemorrhagic shock anaphylactic shock
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occurs when a ligament is stretched, torn, or damaged
SPRAIN
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occurs when a tendon or muscle is stretched, torn, or damaged
STRAIN
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any head injury is potentially serious. these include scalp wounds, skull fractures and brain injuries
HEAD INJURY
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suspect spinal injury whenever significant cause of injury occurs
SPINAL INJURY
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can be caused by penetrating and blunt trauma
BRAIN INJURIES
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if a broken vertebra pinches spinal nerves, __________ can result
paralysis
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all unresponsive people with an inujry should be treated as though they have a ___________
spinal injury
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absorbent material placed directly over a wound
dressing
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occurs when there is a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain
STROKE (BRAIN ATTACK)
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occurs when arteries in the brain rupture or become blocked
STROKE (BRAIN ATTACK)
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may cause permanent damage to the brain
STROKE (BRAIN ATTACK)
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what is BEFAST
Balance Eyes Face Arms Speech Time
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abnormal firing of brain cells when disrupted due to injury, disease, fever, poison, or infection
SIEZURE
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a temporary loss of consciousness from a sudden decrease of blood flow to your brain
FAINTING/SYNCOPE
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A life-threatening condition in which the body's core temperature falls below 35 degree celcius
HYPOTHERMIA
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