First Aid And Survival

Question 1

What are the basic principles of first aid?

Answer 1

• Protect yourself
• Preserve life
• Prevent deterioration
• Promote recovery

Question 2

What is DRSABCD?

Answer 2

Danger
Response
Send for help
Airways
Breathing
Circulation
Defibrillation

Question 3

Describe the basic principles of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

Answer 3

Chest compressions and reduce breaths
- CPR can maintain circulation and breathing until emergency medical help arrives

Question 4

Passenger brief must include…

Answer 4

• Smoking regulation
• Stowage of seat try’s prior to take off and landing
• Requirements of seatbelts
• Location of doors and emergency exits
• Evacuation procedures
• Restriction on portable electronic devices

When required:
- Location of survival and emergency equipment
- Use of floatation device
- The normal and emergency use of passenger oxygen

Question 5

Explain the steps in post-crash survivor management.

Answer 5

STOP
Sit
Think
Observe
Plan

Question 6

Explain the basic principles of survival

Answer 6

• Priority = giving guidance to survivors
• Search wreckage if safe collect extra clothing and blankets to protect against exposure
• Protection from the elements are key, seek natural shelter to protect against rain and wind - important to maintain body heat

Question 7

List the priorities of survival in order of importance.

Answer 7

• Morale
• First aid
• Protection (shelter)
• Location
• Water
• Food

Can survive 3hrs in the cold
3 days without water
30 days without food

Question 8

Survival kits

Answer 8

Protection - lightweight ropes, tarpaulin, knife. Waterproof matches and firelights and thermal blanket for each seat

Location - cell phone, PLB, compass, whistle, flares, mirror and torch

Water - Balloon or watertight container and water purification tablets

Food - Emergency rations, fishing lines

Question 9

Explain the process of hypothermia

Answer 9

Occurs when the body temperature drops below what is required for survival.

Aggravating factors:
- Hunger
- Dehydration
- Poor psychological stamina
- Lack of fitness

Prevention: gain shelter, remove wet clothes, attend to problem early, try to climb anxiety

Treatment: insulate with clothing, share body warmth

Survival depends on the determination to live and the elimination of fear.