Science behind Clinical Skills: Basic Emergency Care

Question 1

Roles and Responsibilities

Answer 1

Assess the situation
Protecting from dangers
Getting help
Prioritising treatment
Minimising infection
Consent
Basic Life Support/First Aid

Question 2

999 for help Pre-hospital

Answer 2

Major Incident
Exact Location of Incident
Type of Incident
Hazards: Actual & Potential
Access & Egress
Number & Type of Casualties
Emergency Service: Present or Required

Question 3

DR’s ABCDE

Answer 3

Danger
Response

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure

Question 4

Cardiac Arrest Vs Heart Attack

Answer 4

Cardiac Arrest –> conduction system malfunction, stops beating
Heart Attack –> coronary arteries blocked

Question 5

Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Chain of Survival

Answer 5

ABCDE –> Early recognition and call for help
CPR - Early CPR
AED - Early Defibrillation
ABCDE - Post-resuscitation care

Question 6

CPR

Answer 6

30 chest compressions
- 5-6cm depth
- 2 per second
- High quality
2 breath

Switch provider

Starting CPR –> heel of one hand in centre of victims chest (over LV)

Need to ensure this is correct in order to get the blood to parts of body, especially the brain

Question 7

Rescue Breaths

Answer 7

2 breaths

Pinch soft part of nose closed, using the index finger and thumb of your hand on forehead. Allow mouth to open, but maintain chin lift (ensures open airway, tongue out of way)

Question 8

AED

Answer 8

Conduction System of Heart
- Attach electrode pads on victims bare chest
- Do not touch victim while AED is analysing the rhythm