INJURY PREVENTION, SAFETY, AND FIRST AID (UNINTENTIONAL) Flashcards
it is the care given immediately to an injured or ill person. It includes self-help and home care if medical instances is not available or delayed.
FIRST AID
Check for Vital Signs, C.A.B., and control serious bleedings.
PRIMARY SURVEY
are measurement of our body’s most basic functions such as the Body temperature, Pulse rate, Respiratory rate and Blood pressure.
vital signs
Measurement of the body’s capacity to produce and eliminate heat.
BODY TEMPERATURE
The heart rate or the count of heart beats per minute. Adults with pulses of 60-100 per minute are in good physical shape.
PULSE RATE
The number of breaths a person takes per minute usually measured during a person’s rest. A breath consists of inhaled and exhaled air during breathing.
RESPIRATORY RATE
It is the measurement of the pressure or force of blood inside yourarteries.
BLOOD PRESSURE
restoring blood circulation by chest compression
CIRCULATION
clearing the airway of the victim for breathing
AIRWAY
breathing for the victim through mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose.
BREATHING
Call for emergency medical services and always be informed of emergency hotlines in the area as Red Cross Hotline No. 143.
ASK FOR HELP
Methodically check other injuries or illnesses by performing a head-to-toe examination.
SECONDARY SURVEY
TYPES OF DRESSING AND BANDAGES
Commonly used to support fractures and dislocations, apply splints, form slings, and make improvised tourniquets.
TRIANGULAR BANDAGE
trying triangular bandages. It is secure and it does not slip.
SQUARE OR REEF KNOT
A folded triangular bandage.
CRAVAT BANDAGE
DIFFERENT WAYS OF TRANSPORTING A VICTIM
It is the quickest way to move a victim in a short distance on an even ground.
ANKLE PULL
ONE-MAN CARRY
It is the method supports the head of the victim. It is preferred than ankle pull. Rescuer should bend over at the waist while pulling.
SHOULDER PULL
ONE-MAN CARRY
It is the method is suitable for children or very light people.
ONE-PERSON LIFT
ONE-MAN CARRY
It is used to carry a victim in longer distances.
Positioning the victim demands a very able rescuer or someone’s assistance.
FIREFIGHTER CARRY
ONE-MAN CARRY
An ideal way of pulling a victim
BLANKET PULL
ONE-MAN CARRY
usually done to carry the victim in longer distance.
PACK-STRAP CARRY
ONE-MAN CARRY
In this method, conscious victims can use rescuers as crutches in swinging their legs. For unconscious victims, this method moves the victim out of immediate danger quick and easy.
HUMAN CRUTCH/TWO PERSON BAG
TWO-PERSON CARRY
This method entails carrying conscious and alert victims to moderate distances. This is only used when victims are able to stand unsupported and hold themselves upright during transport.
FOUR-HANDED SEAT
TWO-PERSON CARRY
Usually for transporting unconscious victims in long distances.
TWO-HANDED SEAT
TWO PERSON CARRY
It is used for carrying victims up and down the stairs or through narrow or uneven areas, using a sturdy chair with no wheels.
CHAIR CARRY
TWO-PERSON CARRY
Three or more rescuers alternately position themselves on both sides of the victim, with the strongest rescuer on the side with fewer rescuers.
HAMMOCK CARRY
THREE-MAN CARRY
Used to lift on a bed or stretcher, and for transporting them in short distances.
THREE-PERSON CARRY OR STRETCHER LIFT
THREE-MAN CARRY
