Medical Conditions: What is the Injury/Illness
- unresponsive to voice or pain
-unaware of surroundings
Unconsciousness Pg. 47
-phone EMS
-contact the poison information center for assistance
-do not induce vomiting unless directed by a doctor or poison control official
-if conscious wipe poison residue from the victims face and mouth
-whenever possible put the poison and its container in a clear plastic bag
Poisoning, ingested CFAM Pg.71
You are performing CPR and you are giving rescue breaths when you notice the stomach begins to rise. What is this phenomenon called and what should you be doing to correct the problem, if anything.
Gastric Distention CFAM Pg. 29 blow just enough air to make the chest rise, allow for exhalation, open the airway fully
_____injuries are caused in 3 ways:
1. ___ hits an object (eg. from falling)
2. Object hits the ____ (eg. hockey puck)
3. Vigorous shaking
Head Injuries CFAM Pg 52
What are the goals of first aid?
preserve life
prevent further injury
promote recovery
-White waxy look to the affect area
-pain
-loss of feeling, numbness
-altered sensation, such as burning, pins and needles
-skin starts out and progressively becomes hard to the touch -joints stiffen
Frostbite CFAM Pg 76
-pinch nose firmly with thumb and forefinger just above the nostrils, head tilted slightly forward
- hold firmly for 20 min to allow clot to form
-phone EMS if it lasts for more than 20 min.
nosebleed CFAM Pg 61
These people are usually willing to help but can be hesitant about being involved, or they may think that everything is under control and have nothing to offer. Be assertive and direct so they understand your request. Remember to ask them to report back when they have finished their task
Bystander CFAM pg 8
_______ is a breathing disorder in which the airway sensitivity is increased. This sensitivity results in spasms of the airway muscles and increased production of mucus, which causes narrowing of the airway and blocks air exchange.
Asthma CFAM Pg 33
Wear these to create a disposable barrier between you and any fluids.
Gloves CFAM Pg 12
- LOC: confusion, disorientation, unconsciousness
-breathing: shallow, rapid
-circulation: weak rapid pulse
-skin: sweating
-restlessness, trembling, weakness, confusion, fear, anxiety
-nausea, headache
-may appear intoxicated
Diabetes CFAM Pg 46
- ensure the airway is open
- look for obstructions in the mouth
- check if the tongue is bleeding
- keep blood and saliva drained away from the throat by tilting the head forward or placing victim in recovery position
- teeth can be salvaged
- advise victim to see a dentist for medical follow up
dental and mouth injury CFAM Pg 60
How do you assist a chocking victim who is either pregnant or too large for you to deliver abdominal thrusts.
Perform chest compressions instead of abdominal thrusts (landmark the same way as in CPR compressions) or Pull straight back not in an upward motion. CFAM Pg 31
_______ is a depression of the body's circulatory system. When there is not enough blood to circulate to the bodies vital tissues, cells die and so can the victim.
Shock CFAM Pg 35
An____ ____ is designed to administer pre-measured amount of medication
Auto injector/epi pen CFAM pg 45
- nausea/sweating/tremors
-disorientation/loss of coordination
-increased heart rate/blood pressure
-hyperventilation/chest pains/headaches
-muscle soreness
-difficulty sleeping/fatigue/poor decision making
-poor concentration, confusion, difficulty performing simple tasks are some symptoms of?
Critical Incident Stress CFAM pg 13
-advise a conscious victim to seea doctor
-warn about the seriousness of any later symptoms of respiratory distress that can take up to 72 hours to appear
-phone EMS if vital signs are abnormal or victim is in distress
drowning CFAM P.g 33
Your AED indicates that you should shock your victim at the same time as your victim vomits. What do you do?
continue with AED protocol, administer the shock, then follow by clearing the airway of vomit or fluids. CFAM Pg 82
A _____ or convulsion happens when there is a large discharge of unorganized electrical impulses from the brain. It can be associated with high fevers, meningitis, stroke, brain injuries, lack of sleep, hypoglycemia
Seizures CFAM Pg 46 500
What are the rescue elements?
Recognize, assess, act CFAM Pg 5
- headache, dizziness, restlessness, weakness, fear, anxiety, confusion, disorientation,
- weak and rapid pulse, shallow and rapid respiration
- body temp rising rapidly -vomiting convulsions
- hot, sweaty and flushed skin
exertional heatstroke CFAM Pg 74
- rest the injured part
-immobilize it in a comfortable position, do not move it - ice the injured part for 10-15 minutes every hour
- support the injured part in a comfortable position, do not attempt to put the bones back this can
Dislocation CFAM Pg 65
You are about to apply your AED pads and you notice a hard lumd beneath the skin on the upper left side of the chest. The size is about half a deck of cards and there is a small scar. What is the object and what do you do differently if anything.
implanted pacemaker, place the pad at least 2.5cm away CFAM Pg 82
_________ is a loss of consciousness due to a sudden but temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain.
Fainting CFAM Pg 47
A device that consists of a band and a one-handed crank to tighten the band around the circumference of the wound.
tourniquet CFAM Pg 3