First Aid Method
What is the number you call for an emergency?
000
What is the first thing to do when you come across the scene of an accident?
Look for any dangers
True or False - Burns should be held under hot, gently running water.
False
When calling for help, what are 2 things you should tell the first responders?
- Type of injury
- Location
-Time
- Treatment
What does DRSABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillator
Approximately what % of people who receive CPR survive?
5%
If there was a road accident, what are some possible dangers at the scene?
- Oncoming traffic, vehicle fire, fuel or gas leaks and fallen power lines.
True or False - A defibrillator has voice prompts instructing you what to do?
True
What is asthma?
Asthma is a breathing problem resulting from a narrowing of the airways.
When checking for a response, the S in the COWS technique stands for?
-Can you hear me?
-Open your eyes.
-What's your name?
-S............
Squeeze my hand
True or False - Once CPR has commenced, the first aider must continue until qualified help arrives or the first aider has reached physical exhaustion.
True
Severe thirst, tiredness and weakness as well as body aches are all symptoms of ________
Dehydration
When applying CPR, you complete 30 chest compressions followed by how many breaths?
2
Identify two symptoms of a heart attack
• discomfort or pain in the centre of the chest
• a tightening of the chest — ‘like an elephant is sitting on it’
• discomfort or pain in the upper parts of the body, including, jaw, neck and shoulders
• cold sweat
• shortness of breath.
What is the term used to describe a serious allergic reaction that develops rapidly, usually occurs between 20 minutes and two hours from exposure to the allergen, and may be life threatening
Anaphylaxis