First Aid Basics
What is First Aid?
Immediate care given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill.
What is the use for CPR?
Used when someone's heart stops beating or they stop breathing to maintain blood flow to vital organs.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillators
What are Punctures?
Small holes from a pointed object.
Universal Sign of Choking
Hands clutching throat
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
Protects people who provide emergency assistance and prevents liability for unintentional mistakes.
When do you use CPR?
When a person is unresponsive, Not breathing or only gasping, No pulse detected, Remember your ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What do the AED's work?
Analyzes heart's electrical activity, Delivers controlled electric shock if needed, Uses special sensors to detect abnormal rhythms, Computer determines if shock is necessary
What are Incisions?
Clean straight cuts
What should you do after a choking event?
What are the 3 key principles of First Aid.
Check, Call, Care
What famous song by Bee Gees is used for proper rhythm for CPR?
Stayin Alive By Bee Gees
How do you keep AED maintenance?
Check battery indicator regularly, Replace expired pads, Keep device clean and dry, Report any problems immediately
What are Abrasions ?
Scraping of outer skin layer
How do you help a choking adult?
Stand behind the person, Wrap your arms around their waist, Make a fist with one hand above navel, Grab fist with other hand, Give quick, upward thrusts
What basic things does a First Aid Kit contain?
Bandages, gauze, Antiseptic wipes, Scissors, tweezers, Latex gloves, Emergency contact information
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
When do you use a AED?
Person is unconscious and unresponsive, No normal breathing, No pulse detected, Victim is not in standing water
What are Lacerations?
Rough, Jagged tears in skin
How do you help yourself when choking?
Use chair back for abdominal thrusts, Lean over and push stomach against firm object, Make a fist below ribs if alone, Immediately call for help if unsuccessful
What 4 things should you do as your role as a First Aid Provider?
Stay calm and collected, Work within your training, Document what you did, Hand over to emergency services
What is the CPR Cycle?
Complete 5 cycles in about 2 minutes of a ratio of 30:2 (compressions:breaths)
Where do you place the 2 patches of the AED?
One pad on upper right chest and Second pad on lower left side
When should you seek professional help?
Deep wounds that won't stop bleeding, Wounds from animal or human bites, Signs of infection present, Objects embedded in the wound, Wounds near eyes or joints
How do you help a choking infant?
Support infant face down on your forearm, Give 5 back blows between shoulder blades, Turn face up and give 5 chest thrusts, Repeat until object is dislodged