First Aid Flashcards
What is the definition of first aid?
Emergency care or treatment of sick or injured persons until professional medical services are obtained
What is the purpose of first aid?
Save lives
Prevent further injury
Minimize infection
What number do you call when “calling it away”?
DCC - 0211
Quarterdeck - 3201/3202
Pilot House - 3222
How long should a person be removed for smoke inhalation?
20 mins fresh air
How many mass casualty boxes are there?
6
How many battle dressing stations are there?
Fwd: starboard side of scullery
Main: medical
Aft: across from DC shop
What are the first 4 steps in treating the 8 basic battle wounds?
Call it away
First aid/buddy aid
Locate the nearest first aid box
Ask for help
What are the final 2 steps in treating the 8 basic battle wounds?
Check for further injury
Treat for shock
What are the 8 Basic Battle wounds?
Sucking chest wound Amputation Facial injury Electrical shock Burn Abdominal evisceration Compound fracture Smoke inhalation
Where are the SAR litters located?
In the RHIBs
How do you transport stretchers on the ship?
Feet first down P-way
Head first up ladder-well
Feet first down ladder-well
Must have 4 people to transport
Where are the Reeve Sleeves located?
In battle dressing stations
Name 3 types of stretchers
Stokes
SAR - Sea to Air Rescue litter
Reeve Sleeve
how do you treat abdominal evisceration?
Use 2 abdominal emergency trauma dressings(ETD)
What should you use to cover the hole of a sucking chest wound?
Malleable plastic like trash bag
Do not use rigid plastic like ID card
How do you treat a sucking chest wound?
Cover wound with hand until dressing is placed
Wipe off blood before dressing and taping
Entrance will be taped on 3 sides
Exit wound will be taped on 4 sides
Both wounds will be covered by a large battle dressing
What is a closed compound fracture?
Complete break in the bone, but does not break skin
What is an open compound fracture?
Complete breaking of bone, breaks the skin
How do you treat chemical burns?
Use dry and sterile dressings Check MSDS/HMUG for info Remove clothing Brush off dry powders before applying water Flush with water for 20 mins Do not try to neutralize, use water only
What % is “critical” with burns?
30% or greater
What are the symptoms of a 3rd degree burn?
Full thickness of skin destroyed
Destroyed skin has no pain, but surrounding areas are extremely painful
May be white or charred black
Cannot heal without a skin graft
What are the symptoms of a 1st degree burn?
Upper layer of skin
Pain and redness only
Heals without scars
What are the symptoms of a 2nd degree burn?
Deep skin damage Extremely painful Blisters, weeping fluid Easily infected Heals within 2-3 weeks, may leave scars
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
Casualty may still be sweating Skin will be hot, red, and dry Confusion, drowsiness, unconsciousness, or coma Temperature of 105 degrees or higher Headache, nausea, dizziness and weakness Deep and rapid, then shallow or absent breathing Fast and weak pulse Pupils constricted
