Illness And Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is a scald?
A
Burn from wet heat
2
Q
When dealing with blood and dish fluids what should you always do?
A
Use universal precautions
3
Q
Actions when giving first aid?
A
Treat on spot Check level of consciousness Check vital signs Obtain history Obtain signs and symptoms Diagnosis and treatment Medical support Other considerations
4
Q
To contact medlink u need to?
A
Complete medical patch checklist
Call Medlink at *11
If connection fails contact crew cockpit to ascertain if the satcom system is serviceable.
If unsuccessful call IOC a *12
If still cannot connect sick cockpit cruise help to make calls from the cockpit
5
Q
Infect just to see is signs and symptoms
A
Temperature over 38 or 100.4 and one or more of the following:
Persistent coughing Difficulty breathing Persistent or bloody diarrhoea Vomiting Skin rash Bruising or bleeding without previous injury Confusion of recent onset Severe headache Joint and muscle pain Appearing obviously unwell
6
Q
What should you feel out when dealing with a passenger who is expected with infectious disease
A
Checklist for handling passages with suspected infectious disease
