First Aid (24-Hour Wilderness) Flashcards
How can a first aider avoid getting infection and other communicable diseases?
Universal Precautions (mask, gloves, CPR covering) Properly cleaning wounds
What legal considerations are important to take when providing first aid?
Adults must be conscious to give concent
You are not allowed to aid someone who does not give consent
children cannot deny treatment
It is your choice to aid someone, unless you are Quebec
Once you begin treatment you cannot abandon the patient
How are first aiders protected?
Good Samaritan Act
How do you approach a patient, and what must you take into consideration?
Observe the whole situation, including environmental factors
Try to approach so they can see you, otherwise tell them where you are coming from
Always prioritize personal safety
General Assessment
How do you treat shock? What body position should they be in?
Warmth
Airway
Rest and Reassure and Recovery Position
Treatment
What are the ABCDE’s?
Airway Breathing Circulation Deadly Bleeds Environmental Hazards
What is AVPU?
Used to test level of consciousness Awake and Alert x4 Verbal Stimulus Pain Unresponsive
What is SAMPLE?
Used in secondary assessment Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medication Past Medical History Last in/out Events leading up to incident
What is CCHAT?
Used to report patient history Chief Complaint History Assessment Treatment
What is PEARL?
Used for potential head injuries Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light
What are the Vital Signs?
LOC Pupils Pulse / Blood Pressure Respirations Skin
How do you treat heat stroke and heat exhaustion?
keep patient hydrated
keep patient shade
How do you treat cold related injuries?
keep patient warm
try not to use the effected body part
What are symptoms of a heart attack or stroke?
left arm goes numb
be prepared with AED or to begin CPR
How can you control deadly bleeding?
Direct Pressure
Immobilize
Cool / Calm patient
Elevate
