Goals of first aid
What is the main goal of first aid?
Preserve life
What kind of gloves?
How to treat hypothermia?
Warm fluids and blankets
Body temp reaches below 95 degrees
Hypothermia
something that causes great damage or harm
disaster
What must we do for the unconscious?
3x3 __ __ ___ ___
inch sterile gauze pads
How to help a fracture?
Don't move the limb, cold press/ice
Core temp reaches over 105 from working out in the heat
Heat exhaustion
to do harm to; to hurt or damage
injure
Pain relief
What do we need to cut a shirt or tape?
Scissors
How to protect a cut and scrape?
Stop the bleeding, clean, and bandage
Cold temps damage parts of the body-ears, nose, cheeks
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
disability
What about recovery?
Promote recovery
What kind of wipes?
Antiseptic
How to help sprains?
Hot weather and humidity cause someone to sweat, losing fluids quickly
Dehyrdation
one who looks on or observes, a person present but not taking part
bystander
Prevent the escalation of what?
Illness or injury
What to keep someone warm?
Emergency blanket
How to help someone with heat exhaustion?
Cold fluids and shade
Hot weather and strenuous activity can prevent the body from cooling itself
Heat exhaustion
to make or get ready
prepare