Injury Treatments Flashcards
1
Q
What does RICE stand for and when should you use it?
A
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
For use following soft tissue injuries
2
Q
How would you treat hypothermia?
A
Slowly raise the body temperature by removing wet clothing and wrapping in a warm, dry blanket
Give a warm drink and maybe a warm bath
3
Q
What does DRABC stand for?
A
Danger Response Airways Breathing Circulation
4
Q
What would you do if there is no pulse in an unconscious casualty?
A
Give mouth-to-mouth ventilation with cardiac massage. Continue until an ambulance arrives
5
Q
How many compressions and breaths should you do in a cycle of CPR?
A
2 breaths and 30 compressions
