Abbrievations
EMS
What is Emergency Medical Service
Hazards
Physical-slips, trips, falls, lifting
Environmental-mold, noise, heat, cold
Psychological-Fatigue, impairment, violence, bullying, harassment
AVPU
What is
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unconscious
You're a First Aid Attendant. Are you covered under the Good Samaritan Act?
*legislation can vary between provinces
Diabetes
What is sugar (skittles, mentos, jelly beans, orange juice)
ABC
What is Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Goals Of First Aid
Preserve Life
Prevent Further Injury
Promote Recovery
WARTS
What is the treatment for Shock
Warmth, ABCs, Rest & Reassurance, Treatment, Semi-prone/recovery position
What is the role of a workplace FA Attendant
Provide FA in the workplace and record/document reported signs and symptoms of injuries
Asthma
Inhaler, pursed lip breathing
PPE
What is Personal Protective Equipment
Nitroglycerin Contradictions
SDS
What are Safety Data Sheets
When is it okay to stop FA treatment
when the worker returns to work or someone more qualified takes over
Major Bleed
What is Direct Pressure. When DP fails apply a tourniquet
CPR
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ASA Contradictions
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Why is documentation so important
They are legal documents and may be referenced in an injury claim
Anaphylaxis
What is an EpiPen.
AED
What is Automated External Defibrillator
Most common obstruction in Adults
What is the tongue
FAST
What is assessment for a Stroke
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What does documentation need to include
Grandma is suffering from weakness in her left arm and leg. They are disorientated
What is a stroke