First Aid Flashcards
How long should you check a casualty’s breathing for?
10 seconds
What is the purpose of the secondary survey?
To establish the cause/source of the issue and to identify any injuries/wounds.
Explain the process for CPR on an adult.
30 compressions at the rate of 100-120 per minute, at a depth of one third of the casualty’s chest depth, followed by 2 normal breaths (if possible), and then repeat until medical professionals take over.
How many breaths should a normal person take every minute? And/or every 10 seconds?
12-18 breaths per minute, or 2-3 breaths in 10 seconds.
What process do you follow when someone is choking on something?
Firstly, encourage them to cough it up.
Then, give up to 5 back slaps in an upward motion.
And lastly, give up to 5 abdominal thrusts.
If the person is still choking on it, continue this cycle until it is dislodged.
If the situation becomes more serious, then call for an ambulance.
What does the METHANE mnemonic stand for?
Major incident Exact location Type of incident Hazards Access Number of casualties & severity Emergency services & other organisations (present/required)
Explain the mnemonic for remembering the First Aid process?
Dangers Response (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive) Shout for help (ambo/de-fib/assistance) Catastrophic bleed check Airway Breathing Circulation Disability (of the mind) Expose, Examine, Evaluate
Explain the mnemonic SAMPLE.
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past medical history Last oral intake Event
This mnemonic is used as a reminder of some of the information to be gained from a casualty that is required by paramedics etc.
