L2 Flashcards
starts with safety practices and the
primary assessment (survey).
Basic first aid
stay safe by following universal
precautions and wearing personal protective equipment
(PPE).
Safety practice
This is the time when the
rescuer decides if the victim has a life-threatening injury
or illness.
The primary assessment:
is an awareness of your surroundings and a healthy
fear of unstable situations (an emergency).
Safety
Universal precautions
standard practics
- Wash hands before and after each medical procedure.
- Wear gloves to avoid contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Wear full-body gowns to avoid blood splashing onto the rescuer.
- Wear face masks & eye protection to avoid blood splashing into the rescuer’s face.
- Dispose all contaminated sharp objects in a puncture-proof container.
- Dispose all contaminated PPE in an appropriate container.
1) Universal precautions (standard practics).
body substance isolation
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
The primary assessment
(Survey),(examination)
obstructed
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• Observe skin appearance:
— Color: of mouth and lips whether red, pale or blue
— Condition: dry or wet
— Temperature: warm or cool