Emergency First Aid
What are the goals of first aid?
Preserve, prevent, promote
when do you clear the pool?
when it is a major and you need to call 911
What is the CPR modification for babies?
two finger compressions and puff breathes
What is critical incident stress?
stress to the rescuer after providing first aid to a victim
What are the 4 whistle signals?
1 long - Major
1 short - attention
2 short - minor
3 short - Clear the pool
When can you stop providing first aid?
when Ems takes over
fainting is a loss of consciousness due to what?
sudden but temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain
What is a compound fracture?
a bone that has broken through the skin
for a nose bleed when would you call Ems?
is it lasts longer than 30 minutes
During the multiple victim rescue, what approach do you use?
Use the ladder approach, reverse and ready, and head up entry and approach
What does FAST stand for?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
during a diabetic attack, if we cant test blood sugar how do we treat?
Administer sugar
when do u call Ems for a concussion?
if they loose conciousness
if a victim refuses help what do you do?
wait until they go unconscious
what is aspiration?
Water in the lungs from drowning
When should an AED not be used?
If the victim is in a oxygen rich environment
what is it called when a person looses more fluid then they take in?
Dehydration
What is asthma?
sensitivity in the airway due to spasms of the airway muscles and increased production of mucus
what does the standard of care mean?
acting as a reasonable person with your training would.
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert, voice, pain, unconscious
What heart rhythm does the AED advise a shock for?
Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)
What is a pneumothorax?
injury in the chest cavity
what can cause a reduced oxygen supply?
poisonous gas, smoke, suffocation, and drowning
what is the best spinal roll over to use in deep water?
vice grip