First Aid Flashcards
Traffic (4)
Dangers - vehicle or environment
Immediate - specific instructions
Approach - caution
Management - assess situation, call for medical aid
Water (4)
Danger - water
Immediate - observe
Approach - plan
Management - talk, reach, throw, wade, row, tow
Electricity (4)
Dangers - wires
Immediate - locate source and remove
Approach - caution
Management - aid
HIV and Aids (3)
What? - weakens immune system
Transmit - Blood, broken skin, wounds etc.
Reduce - protective gear
Blood Born viruses (4)
Hep B and C
What? - virus strains
transmit - needles
reduce - protective gear (destroy clothing that is contacted
Good samaritan cause (2)
acting out of good faith with no reward or payment
everyone makes mistakes
How to help (3)
Take care
Call medical aid
Follow protocols
Avoid legal implications (2)
Seek consent
Keep record
Debrief (2)
informal - others
formal - police, ambulance etc.