Basics of First Aid
What does First Aid Mean and what is its purpose?
It means first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury. The purpose is to provide to preserve life and prevent the condition from worsening or to promote recovery until medical services arrive.
What are the Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Stroke?
High body temperature (103°F or higher), Hot, red, dry, or damp skin, Strong, Fast pulse, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Confusion, Losing consciousness (passing out)
What happens if you leave a bite untreated?
How to Move a Person with a Broken Bone? Name all 7 ways.
1. Walking Assistant 2. Blanket Drag 3. Clothes Drag Assist 4. Ankle Drag 5. Pack-Strap Carry 6. Two-Handed Carry 7. Four-Handed Seat
What are signs that someone needs CPR? (What are they experiencing? ) Name at least 5 out of the 7
Sweating, cool, clammy, or pale skin, Shortness of breath, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness or fainting, Unexplained weakness or fatigue, and Rapid or irregular pulse.
What are some things in a First Aid Kit? Name 3
sterile gauze dressings, a roller gauze bandage, disposable sterile gloves, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic wipes, tape, adhesive band-aids, instant cold packs, hand sanitizer, and more.
What are the Symptoms of Hypothermia?
Confusion, Drowsiness, Pale and cold skin, Slowed breathing or heart rate, Shivering that cannot be controlled (although at extremely low body temperatures, shivering may stop), Weakness and loss of coordination.
What are some symptoms of Bites and Stings from Animals?
Redness and swelling around the wound, the wound feels warm and increasingly painful, liquid or pus leaks from the wound, a fever of 38C (100.4F) or above, sweats and chills, swollen glands under the chin or in the neck, armpits or groin, red streaks extending along the skin from the wound, and numbness or tingling.
What are some symptoms of Broken Bones? Name 8 out the 10.
A visibly out-of-place or misshapen limb or joint. Swelling, bruising, or bleeding, Intense pain, Numbness and tingling, Broken skin with bone protruding, and Limited mobility or inability to move a limb or put weight on the leg.
No breathing or difficulty breathing (gasping), No pulse and Unconsciousness.
What are some symptoms of Minor Bleeding?
Confusion or decreasing alertness, clammy skin, dizziness, low blood pressure, paleness, rapid pulse, shortness of breath and weakness
What is the Difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke?
Heat exhaustion occurs when your body loses excess amounts of water and salt, typically from sweating. On the other hand, heat stroke is a serious medical emergency that occurs when your body is unable to control its internal temperature. In conclusion, Heat Stroke is more severe and requires immediate attention.
What should and should not do when a snake bits you?
you shouldn’t suck out of the venom as the venom can get into your blood. wash the wound thoroughly with mild soap and running water for 3 to 5 minutes. Then cover the bite with antibiotic ointment and a clean dressing. Call 911.
What do DOTS stand for?
D=Deformity, O=Open Wounds, T=Tenderness, and S=Swelling.
What does CPR mean?
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
How do you know if the bleeding is Minor and not Major?
Minor bleeding refers to small cuts or scrapes where the blood flow is minimal and can be easily controlled.
How to treat Hypothermia?
You should move the person out of the cold. Then you should remove the wet clothes and change into dry clothes. Lastly, give them blankets and provide warm beverages.
How long should you wash the wounds?
3 to 5 minutes
What are some questions you should ask the victims?
Did you hear or feel a bone snap?
Do you feel increased pain when you press on the skin directly over the injured bone?
Are you unable to move the injured limb?
What is CPR used for?
it can help save a life during cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
How to treat for minor bleeding?
Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or gauze pad.
How to treat Heat Exhaustion/ Heat Stroke
You should rest in a cool place like getting into an air-conditioned building Drink cool fluids. Stick to water or sports drinks. (Don’t give him any caffeine drinks like coffee) Try cooling measures like taking a cool shower, soaking in a cool bath, or putting towels soaked in cool water on your skin. The last thing is to remove extra or unnecessary clothing.
How to treat for Bites and Stings?
You should first wash the wound thoroughly with mild soap and running water. Then cover the bite with antibiotic ointment and a clean dressing.
How to treat for Broken Bones?
Try not to move the injured arm or leg. Use scissors to cut off the clothing if it is painful to remove clothing Put a simple splint on the broken area if you have one. To make a splint, you can use a small board, cardboard, or folded-up newspapers. Wrap it with an elastic bandage or tape. Lastly, get medical care to make a full recovery.
How do you do you CPR?
You first call 911 and start by laying them on the ground. Then you do 100 compressions every minute. It should be at 2 inches deep at the center of the chest for adults and 1 inch or 5 cm for children and infants. Do this until the Ambulance comes.