Acronyms
This general acronym/set of questions is used when assessing a casualty.
What are the SAMPLE questions?
This item is commonly used for treating a small cut on a patient.
What is a Band-Aid?
This is the item needed for providing any first aid in FHS.
A patient with a drifting arm, slurred speech and facial drooping may be experiencing this.
What is a stroke?
This is the acronym used when assessing a casualties breathing.
This is the action you need to perform if a casualty is unresponsive and not breathing.
What is CPR?
These are the three things to do when starting a call.
What is checking for hazards, checking the time and putting on gloves?
A patient who is experiencing difficulty breathing, swelling in the mouth and throat and hives may be experiencing this.
What is anaphylaxis?
This acronym is used when treating a patient for a broken limb.
What is RICE (Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate)?
This is the main item used when treating a casualty for a broken arm.
What is a triangle bandage?
This is an item that should be used to keep a record of every call.
What is a patient care form?
A standing patient experiencing swelling, discoloration and bruising in their ankle may be experiencing this.
What is a sprained ankle?
This is the acronym used when treating a casualty for shock.
What is WARTS (Warmth, ABCs, Rest & Reassurance, Treatment, Semi-sit/Semi-prone)?
This is the main action you need to perform if a casualty is bleeding.
What is applying pressure?
This is the information that should be given when making a 911 call.
What are the questions Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?
A patient experiencing acute chest pain, shortness of breath and discomfort in the shoulder or arm may be experiencing this.
What is a heart attack?
This acronym is used when assessing a casualties consciousness level.
What is AVPU (Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive)?
This is a versatile item, used for sprains and breaks, head injuries and heat stroke.
What is an ice pack?
This is the commonly used list of hazards to look for on a call.
What is fire, wire, gas, glass, people, pets, poisons, pathways, water, weapons?
A patient who is experiencing shortness of breath, lightheadedness and has cool clammy skin may be experiencing this.
What is shock?