First Responder W6 Flashcards
What are the 4 emotional phases
High Anxiety or Emotional Shock
Denial
Anger
Remorse or Grief
What are the 3 ways to stop bleeding?
Direct Pressure
Pressure Point
TQ
What is shock?
failure of the circulatory system
primary causes are pump failure, pipe failure and fluid loss
How much blood does an average adult have?
12 pints / 5 Liters
How much pints of blood would result in a shock?
2 or more
LAPAA
Laceration
Abrasion
Puncture
Avulsion
Amputation
Open Wound
Break in the skin
Closed Wound
Skin remains intact
Mechanism of Injury
Direct Force
Indirect Force
Twisting Force
What is a fracture?
A fracture is a broken bone
What is a dislocation?
a disruption that tears the supporting ligaments of the joint
What is a sprain?
joint injury caused by excessive stretching of the supporting ligaments
What is a strain?
caused by stretching or tearing of a muscle