first aid 1
what is the medication for epi-pen?
epipherine
When to use head tilt chin lift or jaw thurst
HTCL for no c-spine injury
Maximum puffs of inhaler?
3 and call 995
8 maximum
How to treat dislocated shoulder
Tie elevation sling
What do you do with nose bleeds?
Lean head forward and pinch nostrils. Cool cloth or ice pack may help slow bleeding.
salbutamol
What do you do with a deep cut?
Put pressure on cut. Elevate, call for help
Types of heat injuries
Heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke
GTN
Describe the difference between first and secondary burns
First : redness
Secondary : blisters
Name 3 things that are an emergency.
Fire, smoke, severe accidents, drowning, severe injuries, suspected heart attack or stroke, seizures
What do you do to small cuts?
Cleanse the wound with saline water and bandage it
How to treat heat stroke
6 point cooling
How to treat choking for an obese / pregant woman
Chest thrust
What do you do with an arm injury?
Walk somewhere safe, call for help, keep arm still
What are the things you should check for when administering an Epi-Pen
Push me down the road, expiry date, discolouration, integrity
What is anaphylaxis?
An extreme allergic reaction. Common symptoms are difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, hives, itching, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sometimes a loss of consciousness. requires prompt medical care. Call 911 immediately, and administer EpiPen if person has one.
Difference between spinal injury and c-spine spine
The location of the injury
What should you do if falls and has a scrape on his knee?
Cleanse with saline water and put a bandage
How to treat fainting?
Maintain open airway, elevate legs
Do breathing excercises (4-8-7)
How do you treat a burn?
Rinse under cool water 10 min, apply lotion (preferably with aloe vera or cocoa butter), cover loosely with a clean dressing.
Note: Electrical burns, including those caused by lightning, and major chemical burns need emergency medical care. Also burns involving multiple skin layers, burns larger than 3 inches in diameter, and burns accompanied by smoke inhalation. A minor burn might need emergency care if it affects the eyes, mouth, hands or genitals.
What is hypoglycemia?
Low blood suagr levels
What do you do if you see someone having a seizure?
Stay with the person, call for help, call 911, talk to the person, tell their family member or friend what happened.
What do you do with insect bites?
Tell someone, stay calm, ice or water to help with swelling. antihistamine, 911 if person shows signs of anaphylaxis. Use EpiPen if the person carries one.