HEALTH reviewer Flashcards
An immediate and initial treatment given to a person who is suddenly ill or injured.
FIRST AID
does not cause pain and panic
Gentle
notices all sign
Observant
makes the best use of things at hand
Resourceful
does not frighten the victim
Tactful
comforts and reassures the victim.
Sympathetic
First Aid done first in an open wound with severe
bleeding
Control bleeding by applying direct
pressure
controlling the bleeding in which compress or bare hand place into the wound
DIRECT PRESSURE
is an excellent anti- inflammatory and it reduces swelling and pain.
ICE
drains fluid from injured tissues. Elevate the
injured area whenever you are sitting or lying down.
-Try to keep the injured area at or above the level of the heart
Elevation
Secure the bandage with a tape, clips or a bow
or _______.
Square knot
When wrapping bandages around the body, such as knees, ankles, neck, and small of the back, uses its ______ _____ to slide the bandage gently into place
natural hollows
Bandage firmly over bleeding and securely
over the broken bone, not ____ _____ so as not to
cut off blood circulation
so tight
is a cut caused by knife, broken glass or any sharp object.
Incision
THINGS THAT YOU WILL DO FIRST WHEN SOMEONE HIT BY A CAR
CALL FOR A MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY
-a piece of sterile/clean cloth to cover the
wound stop bleeding or prevent infection.
DRESSING
a break in the continuity of a Tissue in the
body
WOUND
ON WHY IS IT IMPORTANT THINGS TO FOLLOW PROPER TECHNIQUES AD PROCEDURES IN GIVING FIRST AID
IT CAN ALLEVIATE the suffering of the injured victim
AND SAVE LIVE
-it is used to stop bleeding and provide
support for immobilization of fracture.
BANDAGE
FIRST THING TO DO IN ASSESING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
SURVEY IF THE SCENE IS SAFE
-Assess the situation and the victim
-Determine surroundings threats to the victim.
-Perform immediate and proper care to the injured
person.
First Aider’s Roles and Responsibilities
