First Aid Flashcards
Indication of severe airway blockage
Cannot speak/make sounds
What is always the first step in First Aid?
Make sure the scene is safe
Epinephrine pen
Delivers epinephrine to victims/anaphylactic shock
Pregnant choking victim
Chest thrusts
Chocking infant
5 back blows and 5 chest compressions
Hand placement CPR (infant)
2 fingers on breast bone
Early heart attack victims…
Deny that they’re having a heart attack
Conscious shock
Lie victim down to improve circulation to vital organs
Internal bleeding
Lie victim down, phone EMS, monitor breathing
Diabetic emergency
Give sugar
Indication of stroke
Crooked smile, slurred speech, paralysis (one side)
Seizure
Protect victim by moving objects out of their way
Remove tick
Pull slowly with tweezers
Hypothermia
Remove wet clothes
Frostbite
Immerse in tepid water