First Aid Flashcards
When is first aid used?
First aid is the immediate treatment of an injured animal before its seen by a vet.
Who is viable to perform first aid?
Anyone can perform first aid, although it helps if you’re trained or qualified..
What are the aims to performing first aid?
- preserve life
- prevent suffering/pain
- promote recovery
- protect from further harm
What are the key rules when it comes to first aid?
- Don’t panic!
- Maintain the airway
- Control the haemorrhage
- contact the vet asap.
- Don’t put yourself at risk
CAB stands for? (prioritise treatment)…
Circulation, airways, breathing..
Classification of first aid treatment consists of:
minor (can be treated at home, no rush)
immediate (must see a vet quickly)
life threatening (must see a vet immediately).
List some conditions which will require first aid.
- cuts
- burns
- scrapes
- choking
- open wound
- electric shock
- sprains
- bone injuries
- fractures
Briefly explain the appropriate recovery position.
- lay animal on right side
- extend the head and neck - pull tongue forward
- loosen collar
- watch for signs of breathing
- check pulse (inside hind leg)
State 5 facts about handling and transporting an injured animal.
- perform a brief examination before moving
- restrain patient (muzzle/bandage)
- perform a thorough and methodical physical examination (head to tail).
- take care when moving patient (appropriate and safe lifting, using a stretch if necessary).
- cover their eyes to keep them calm
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
State the recovery procedure.
Chest compressions should be done with the dog or cat in lateral recumbency with a compression depth of 1/3-1/2.
2 minute cycles
switch person after each cycle
Explain how artificial respiration can be achieved.
Recovery position, Compressions
Explain the ‘mouth to nose’ procedure.
- close the mouth and lips
- your mouth over dogs nose
- exhale forcefully (4-5)
- check if breathing
- 20-30 breaths per minute
State the cardiac arrest procedure.
Strike the chest firmly (like a defibrillator)…
What are some signs of an unconscious animal?
- Reflexes
- Faint breathing/pulse
What are the expected signs of an animal that has collapsed?
- loss of standing
- alert
- breathing and pulse = low
What are some examples of a minor emergency?
- Sprain
- Cuts
- Grazes
What are some examples of an immediate emergency?
- Fur loss
- Sudden weight loss/gain
What are some examples of a life threatening emergency?
- choking
- Blood loss
- Open Wounds
- Poison consumption
- Rabies
If an animal has been in a RTC (Road traffic collision) what are some injuries that can occur?
- shock
- fractures
- internal trauma
- haemorrhage
- ruptures
- prolapsed eye
- head trauma
How would a first aider help an animal involved in a road traffic collision?
PRIORITY = Keeping you and the animal safe!
- Contact a vet
- CAB
- Assess injuries before moving the animal
- Assess blood loss/stem bleeding
- Cover wounds with lint free clean cloth/material
What can you expect to see from an animal during a convulsion?
Convulsion = fit
- unconsciousness
- rapid muscular and limb movements
What should you do if an animal is experiencing a convulsion?
- darken the room
- move objects in the way, not the animal
- leave the animal alone
- do not stimulate by voice or physical contact
- time the convulsions (approx) from a distance
