Modules (5-7) Flashcards
Module 5: First-Aid Module 6: Wounds Module 7: Heart
What items do you need in a medical kit?
- Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).
- Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).
- Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).
- One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.
- Two triangular bandages.
- Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.
- Scissors.
- At least one blanket.
- Tweezers.
- Adhesive tape.
- Latex gloves.
- Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.
- Two elastic wraps.
- Splint.
- Directions for requesting emergency assistance.
True or False: Open Chest Wounds may be left open.
True
Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1)
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2)
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3)
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4)
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5)
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7) Never remove objects from the wound.
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6)
7) Never remove objects from the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
Dressing Open Chest Wounds:
1) Activate the Emergency Response System.
2) Check to see if there’s more than one open wound
3) Remember, the dressing should only be applied if there is rapid blood loss.
4) Remove clothing (leave stuck clothing).
5) Cut dressing but make sure it’s larger than the wound.
6) Seal the wound to prevent the loss of blood (apply pressure if needed).
7)
7) Never remove objects from the wound.
How to treat open chest wounds:
1)
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.
1) Stop the bleeding
How to treat open chest wounds:
1) Stop the bleeding.
2)
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
How to treat open chest wounds:
1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3)
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
How to treat open chest wounds:
1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4)
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
How to treat open chest wounds:
1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5)
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
How to treat open chest wounds:
1) Stop the bleeding.
2) Apply thorough pressure (seek EMS attention if bleeding is excessive.
3) Clean the wound thoroughly with water and soap (stay clear of the injury itself).
4) Apply an ointment such as Neosporin.
5) Provide a pain reliever such as Advil.
6)
7) Seek medical attention at the nearest hospital if the injury worsens.
8) Have the patient get a Tetanus or Tetanus Booster shot.
6) (Re) wrap the wound to keep the wound from infection.