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What is hypoglycemia and how can you treat it?
Low blood sugar. Suspect when they are acting oddly or confused, trembling, shaking, skin pale, cool and sweaty.
Glucose tablet, honey, orange juice, fruit if conscious
If unconscious call 911
How can first responders be exposed to bloodborne diseases?
Direct contact to open wound
Absorption through mouth, nose, eyes
skin puncture with contaminated object
Hep B, Hep C, HIV: Hep B is the most contagious
Name 1 thing you must do after placing a tourniquet
Name 1 thing you must NOT do after placing a tourniquet
note the time it was placed
NEVER loosen or remove it unless directed by qualified medical personnel
What do you do if a body part is amputated?
Control the bleeding
Have patient sit or lie down
Call 911
How do you bandage and open chest wound?
What is something else you should look for if you see an open chest wound?
Place a piece of plastic wrap over the opening and only take down 3 sides.
Exit wound
What are the signs of Heat Exhaustion?
Heavy Sweating: Pale cool sweaty skin: nausea & vomiting: Headache, dizziness, feeling week
Initial care when advanced care procedures are available are intended to? (name at least 2)
Preserve Life * Alleviate suffering * Prevent further illness or injury* Promote recovery
How do you know when it is an arterial bleed or a vein?
Arterial : bright red and spurts from wound
Vein: dark red and flow steadily
Name 2 places you can not place a tourniquet.
over a joint
around the neck :)
What should you do with the amputated body part?
Wrap it in a sterile or clean cloth
Place in sealed plastic bag, place it indirectly on ice or cold pack
You must use a clean dry dressing for all injured, EXCEPT...what and why
open abdominal injury
You suspect someone has inhaled poison. What should you do?
Move to fresh air, place in comfortable position, CALL 911, help identify substance
What should you do for someone having a seizure?
CALL 911
move objects away to protect head from injury, DO NOT restrain, allow seizure to take its course, roll the person onto side to allow saliva to drain.
BONUS QUESTION; Be prepared for??
What is the Good Samaritan Law>
Help protect anyone who voluntarily provides assistance without compensation
Is reasonable, does not provide care beyond training
Is not grossly negligent, or careless, in delivering emergency care
When and where do you place a tourniquet?
When it is an arterial bleed that is not controlled by pressure.
Placed 3" above the wound (between the wound and heart)
Why don't you remove an impaled object? What do you do for an impaled object in the hand?
The object can act like a plug, helping to prevent serious blood loss.
Movement of the object or body part could create additional injury.
Cut away clothing to confirm skin penetration. Secure the object with a bandage.
How do you care for an impalement in the eye?
CALL 911
Do not allow person to rub the injured eye
Cover eye with cup and the cover the good eye to prevent movement of eyes
Keep the calm, comfortable, reassure the patient
Severe Abdominal Pain: What can you do?
Not much!
CALL 911 and keep them comfortable, stay calm and reassuring until EMS arrives
If a situation is dangerous or becomes hazardous, what do you do
DON'T GO IN, call for help and wait. If it becomes hazardous or unsafe, GET OUT!
A. Opioids, taken in excess, can depress and stop WHAT?
B. What is administered to reverse life-threatening opioid effects?
A. Breathing (Respirations)
B. Naloxone (Narcan)
Illness or injury has the potential to cause shock.
What are some signs of shock?
Appear uneasy, restless, or worried
More serious signs can emerge gradually
Person may become confused, skin may become pale, cool, and sweaty
What are the signs of spinal injury?
Obvious injuries to head, neck, or back
Numbness, tingling, burning, or a loss of sensation in arms, hands, legs, or feet
Lack of symptoms or obvious injury DOESN'T mean spine is not injured
What test do you do for a potential Stroke?
FAST
Face droop
Arm drift
Speech difficulty
Time (what time of last know)
What are the signs of a heart attack?
Pain, pressure or chest discomfort
indigestion, weakness, fatigue
SOB, nausea, lightheadedness
Pain in arms or back
Pale, cool, and sweaty skin
Finish this quote: If it's wet, sticky, and not yours....
DON'T TOUCH IT, LICK IT, OR SNIFF IT
A. How long does it take for Naloxone (Narcan) to wear off?
B. Overdose...NOT breathing, No Pulse...What do you do??
A. 30-90 minutes
B. Administer Narcan, start CPR
note: depending on the drugs in their system, you may need to give multiple doses of narcan
What do you do if you suspect someone is going into shock?
Ensure open airway, confirm normal breathing, control bleeding
maintain normal body temperature (if the ground is cold place something under them)
NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK, KEEP COMFORTABLE AND CALM AS POSSIBLE
What symptom would cause you to suspect a brain injury?
What do you do?
Diminished level or responsiveness
CALL 911 - stabilize head with your hands - prepare for seizure
DO NOT attempt to stop blood or fluid from ears or nose
DO NOT restrain tightly or place anything in mouth
What are the 4 different types of injuries affecting bones, muscles, and joints
Strains (stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons)
Sprains (tearing to ligaments that hold joints)
Dislocations (separation of bone ends at joint)
Fractures (broken bones, Open or Closed)
What is 1 medication you should give someone experiencing chest pain?
325 mg aspirin or 4 baby aspirin
swelling, pain, discoloration, deformity
What should you do for a Thermal Burn? (burns caused by hot liquids, flames, or hot objects)
remove clothing (if stuck to burn, cut around it)
cool with water ASAP for at least 10 minutes
use clean, cool or cold dressing if water not available
remove jewelry
separate fingers or toes with sterile dressing
What should you do for an injured limb that is unnaturally angled?
Leave it in position found
CALL 911
Splinting can reduce pain & prevent further injury
The most important thing to check in the case of an electrical burn is.....
Make sure the power is off before touching the patient. If you cannot stop flow of electricity do not enter the area or attempt to give care.
What are the most common warning signs for serious sudden set illness?
Altered Mental status
Difficulty Breathing or shortness of breath
Pain, severe pressure, or discomfort in the chest
What medication is used for anaphylasis?
Epinephrine