HPE REVISION Flashcards
What does COWS stand for and in which step would you use it?
C-can you hear me
O-open your eyes
W-whats your name
S-squesse my hand
Use it to check response (DRABCD)
How do you check for breathing?
When we check for breathing the casualty is then laid back on their back. We will
Look – look to see if their chest is rising and falling
Listen - Listen for the sound of a breath
Feel – Feel if there is air escaping from their mouth or nose
How many compressions to breaths?
CPR – 30 compressions – 2 breaths.
What is RICER used for?
RICER is the management technique used to treat soft tissue injuries. (Sprains & strains)
What does each step of RICER mean?
R - Rest
I - Ice
C - Compress
E - Elevate
R - Referral
How do you perform each step?
How do you treat a first or second degree burn?
Follow DRSABCD.
If the burn is severe or if it involves the airway, call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance.
As soon as possible, hold the burnt area under cool running water for 20 minutes.
Remove any clothing and jewellery from the burnt area, unless they are stuck to the burn.
Cover the burn with a light, loose nonstick dressing, preferably clean, dry, non-fluffy material (e.g. plastic cling film).
Continue to check the patient for shock, and treat if necessary
How would you manage a chemical burn in the science lab?
Protect the burned person from further harm. Remove dry chemicals. …
Remove contaminated clothing or jewelry and rinse chemicals off for at least 20 minutes, in a shower if it’s available. Protect eyes from the chemicals.
Cover the burn. Loosely cover the area with gauze or a clean cloth.
Rinse again if needed.
How would you manage a snake bite?
Follow DRSABCD
Call triple 000 and ask for an ambulance
Lie the person down and ask them to keep and reassure them
Remove jewellery from limbs
If the bite of sting is on a limb apply a pressure immobilisation bandage beginning at the base of the limb and working upwards i.e. foot then working way up the leg. If possible, mark the site of the sting with an X.
Immobilise the bandaged area using a splint.
Keep the person as still as possible. Continue to reassure/check the casualty until help arrives.
If you have a pen, write down the time of the bite, what the snake looked like and any other details as it is helpful to hospital staff.
What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and/or salt contained in sweat. It results from exposure to high heat or strenuous physical exercise. Whereas heatstroke is a severe illness where a person’s temperature is greater than 40°C, resulting from exposure to high heat or strenuous physical exercise.
cWhat would you do different for a third degree burn?
Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion
How would you manage these issues?
Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion
Heat stroke : If conscience, move the person to somewhere cool and keep them still if possible, bring their temperature down using any method available
loosen their clothes, sprinkle them with cool water, or wrap them in a damp sheet
place cool, damp cloths in their armpits, on the back of their neck and on their forehead to cool them down as quickly as possible
use a fan to help cool them down if one is available
do not give them aspirin or paracetamol. If not conscience perform CPR if needed.
Heat Exhaustion:stop what you are doing, go to a cool, shaded place and lie down with legs supported and slightly lifted
slowly sip plenty of water or fruit juice, avoiding caffeine and alcohol
cool down with a fan or an air-conditioner, cool water sprayed on skin or by having a cool shower or bath
reduce body temperature by placing cool packs under the armpits, groin, or neck
use massage to ease spasms or cramps, then use ice packs.
Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion
What is a risk?
What is a risk?
Risk is the possibility of somthing bad or unpleasent happening. It involves uncertanity about the effects or implications of an activity, often focusing on the negative or undesirable outcome.
How do you manage risks?
What is a consequence?
A consequence is the result or effect of an action or decision. Consequences can be positive or negative, depending on the nature of the action and the context in which it occurs.
