How to deal with injuries? Flashcards
1
Q
abrasion/scrapes
A
- Clean wound
- Washing it with disinfectant and then covering it with non stick dressing
2
Q
Cuts/lacerations
A
- DRABC
- Apply pressure to area
- Medication attention and stitches
- Surgery may be needed
3
Q
Penetrating wound
A
- Control bleeding using pressure
- Clean if possible
- Apply clean dressing
- Seek medical attention
4
Q
Fractures
A
- Support the injured site with sling or splint
- Check for impaired circulation and other possible complication
- Medical attention-Observe for shock and treat if necessary
5
Q
Dislocation
A
- DRABCD
- Support
- Apply ice
- Elevate if possible
- Seek medical attention
6
Q
Fracture(Open, closed and complicated)
A
- DRABCD
- Control bleeding
- Immobilise with a sling or splints
- Observe for shock and treat
- Seek medical attention
7
Q
Eye injuries
A
- Do not remove object
- Lay in lateral position
- Cover both eyes
- Seek medical attention
8
Q
Nasal injuries
A
- Instruct casual to breath through nose
- Avoid blowing
- Sit with head and shoulder leaning forward
- Apply pressure with index and thumb for 10Min or bleeding stops
- medical attention
9
Q
Burns
A
- Move away from danger
- DRABCD
- Run under cold water
- Remove clothes/jewellery
- Do not break blisters or apply creams
- Medical attention
10
Q
Teeth
A
Keep tooth in place if loose
- Place in milk
- Most teeth can be saved if root is not handled
11
Q
Electrocution
A
- DRABCD
- Cool burnt area under water
- Medical attention
12
Q
Chest injury
A
- Place in a comfortable position
- Shallow breathing
- Pad injured area
- Medical attention
13
Q
Abdominal injuries
A
- DRABCD
- Loosen clothing items
- Do not allow them to eat or drink
- Lie them on back and knees up
- Medical attention
