First Aid, Damage Control And ORM Flashcards
What is a pressure point?
Where a main artery lies near the skin surface and over a bone
How many pressure points are on each side of the human body?
11
What are the 11 principle pressure points?
Temple, Jaw, Neck, Collar Bone, Inner-Upper Arm, Inner Elbow, Wrist, Upper Thigh, Groin, Knee, Ankle
What are the 3 classifications of burns?
1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns
Describe 1st degree burn.
Redness, warmth and mild pain
Describe 2nd degree burn.
Red, blistered skin and severe pain
Describe a 3rd degree burn.
Tissue, skin and bone are destroyed, pain may be absent due to destroyed nerve endings
What are the 2 types of fractures?
Closed/Simple and Open/Compound
What is electrical shock?
When a person comes into contact with an electrical source
What is an obstructed airway?
Blockage of the upper airway, indications are inability to talk, grasping and pointing to the throat
What are the 2 types of heat related injuries?
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
What are the symptoms of Heat Exhaustion?
Disturbance of blood flow in the heart, brain and lungs. Skin is cool , moist and clammy, pupils are dilated
What are the symptoms of Heat Stroke?
Breakdown of the body’s sweat mechanism. Hot and/or dry skin, uneven pupil dilation and a weak, rapid pulse.
What are the 3 types of cold related injuries?
Hypothermia, Superficial Frostbite and Deep Frostbite.
What are the 3 objectives of first aid?
Prevent further injury, infection and loss of life
What is hypothermia?
General cooling of the body. Pale skin, slow
What is superficial frostbite?
Ice crystals forming in the upper layers of skin
What is deep frostbite?
Ice crystals form in the deep layers of skin.
Describe septic shock.
Bacteria multiply in the blood and release toxins
Describe cardiogenic shock.
Heart is damaged and unable to supply adequate blood flow
Describe neurogenic shock.
Caused by spinal cord injury.
Describe anaphylactic shock
A type of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.
Describe hypovolemic shock
Caused by severe blood or fluid loss
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does CAB mean?
Circulation, Airway, Breathing
What are the steps of the survival chain?
1) Recognition and activation of CPR
2) Chest compressions
3) AED/defibrillator
4) Rapid defibrillation
5) Effective advanced life support (EMT’s)
6) Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
What is the breath to compression ratio for CPR?
30 to 2
How deep should a compression be?
2 inches