sec 106 first aid Flashcards
what are the 9 general first aid rules
- get organized
- perliminary exam in found position
- ABC’s/triage mas cas
- examine fractures
- remove clothing
- reassure/comfort victim
- PPE
- position PT on side or back
- carry litter feet first
triage id french word that means
to sort
where is tact triage primarily used
BAS
tact class I require what treatment
minor professional treatment
tact class II require what treatment
- moderate to immediate life-sustaining measures
- initially require minimal time and resources
tact class III require what treatment
definitive treatment. can be delayed w/out jeopardy to life & lim
tact class IV require what treatment
extensive treatment beyond immediate medical capabilities
non-tact priority 1 have what injuries
correctable life threatening illness/injury
non-tact priority II have what injuries
serious but not life threatening
non-tact priority III have what injuries
minor
non-tact priority IV have what injuries
dead or fatally injured
the primary survey is what kind of process
treat as you go
what is the “D/E” of ABC’s
disability, Exposure
what are the early s/sy of shock
restlessness/apprehension followed by apathy
in hemorrhagic shock the pulse may reach how high
140 bpm
in neurogenic shock pulse is often below what
60 bpm
what is the usual BP and P in moderate shock
systolic 100
what should be remembered when treating a head wound
no meds lay flat do not raise feet raise head slightly for breathing PRN turn head if would is on side or back no direct pressure to skull
how should a chest wound victim lay on the stretcher during combat
affected side
what is an ideal dressing for exposed intestines
large battle dressing
when splinting/support forearm fracture, the hand should be how high above elbow
4”
when should a humorous fracture be splinted in position found
when break is close to elbow (unless no distal pulse)
femur splint should be fastened in what 5 places
ankles knee below hip pelvis below armpit
if both tub/fib broken how many splints should be applied
- each side and bottom
what are the two types half ring traction splints
hare and thomas
how fast do 1st degree burns usually heal
1 week
2nd degree burns are characterized by what
epidermal blisters
mottled appearance
red base
how long do 2nd degree burns to heal
2-3 weeks
3rd degree burns are considered…
full thickness
burns over 20% TBSA should be treated with what
LR
victims of major burns should receive what booster dose
tetanus toxoid
what should be spread over burns if vac will be delayed 2-3 days
1/16” thickness sulfamylon or silvadene
what should be given to a conscious PT suffering heat exhaustion
1 teaspoon salt in litter cool water
what is the most important feature of heat stroke
core temp of 105F
what breaks down during heat stroke
sweating mechanism
how does breathing progress during heat stroke
deep & rapid at first
Shallow almost absent later
how will the pupils appear during heat stroke
constricted
how will pulse feel during heat stroke
fast & strong
when providing first aid to heat stroke victims, what should be remembered
life & death emergency
discontinue cooling victim at what core temp
102F recheck every 10 min. repeat cooling if temp increase to 103F
death results when the core temp reaches what
80F
what should never be given to hypothermia PT
alcohol/TOB
immersion foot occurs from prolonged exposure to what temp range
just above freeze to 50F
when does frostbite occur
when ice crystals form in the skin or deeper tissues after exposure at 32F
what are the 2 frostbite classes
superficial
deep
when should a frostbitten area not be thawed
possibility of refreeze
when is a victim allowed to walk on frozen feet
when they have not thawed out
how much iodine should be used to clean water
1 tab clean water
2 tabs cloudy water
how much time should be allowed for an iodine tab to dissolve
5 min
when is boiled water safe to drink
rolling boil 15 sec
what are dimensions of cat hole
1’ wide 1’ deep
what are dimensions of straddle trench
4’ long
1.5’ deep
1’ wide
what type of PT carries are there
firemens one-man support one-man arms saddleback pack strap pistol belt improvised stretcher
