H - FIRST AID Flashcards

1
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Initial intervention and care given to any person suffering from a sudden illness or injury

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First Aid

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2
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Includes saving and minimizing threats of death

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Preserve Life

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3
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Covers external factors such as moving the patient away from harm and applying first aid

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Prevent further harm

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4
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Involves the completion of the treatment and healing process of the patient

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Promote recovery

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5
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What are the first-aid procedure

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  1. Check the surrounding
  2. Call for help
  3. Care for the victim
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6
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What are the general principles of First Aid

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  1. Rescue and removal of the victim
  2. Confinement of first aid to essentials only
  3. Immediate arrest of hemorrhage
  4. Restoration of respiration and circulation
  5. Prevention of impending shock and treatment of shock if the victim is already in such a state immobilization
  6. Immobilization of simple and compound fractures and dislocations
  7. Alleviation of pain by simple procedures and medication
  8. Assurance of getting well quickly to the victim and morale boosting
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7
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What does ABC means

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Airway, Breathing, Circulation

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