General First Aid
Name at least 4 things you should have in your personal first aid kit.
Bandaids, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, scissors, latex gloves, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.
What is a concussion and 3 symptoms?
disruption of normal brain function caused by a hit, bump, or jolt to the head
Symptoms may include:
True or False: when someone is stung by a bee or wasp, you should squeeze the wound to get the stinger out.
False. Squeezing will force more venom into the skin from the sac attached to the stinger. Use the edge of a knife blade to scrape away the stinger.
What is a closed fracture?
A broken bone that does not cut through the skin.
What is dehydration?
Dehydration happens when your body doesn't have as much water as it needs. Without enough, your body can't function properly. You can have mild, moderate, or severe dehydration depending on how much fluid is missing from your body.
Before you provide aid take the following 3 steps
What do you do if you find someone unconscious?
Get help
Check if they breathing
CPR
How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
What is a compound fracture?
A broken bone piercing the skin (fracture plus open wound).
What are heat cramps?
Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in hot environments.
Fluid and electrolyte loss often contribute to heat cramps.
What are Life-threatening emergencies
What should you do when someone is choking?
Signs of choking-
Back blows
Abdominal thrusts
What first aid do you apply for NON-POISONOUS snake bites?
Scrup with soap and water. Apply antiseptic. Non-venomous snakes bites only cause minor puncture wounds.
When is a burn an emergency?
What is heat exhaustion and what are 2 symptoms?
Heat exhaustion is heat related illness. More severe than dehydration. can begin suddenly or over time, usually after working or playing in the heat, perspiring heavily, or being dehydrated.
Should you ever move an accident victim with serious injuries before help arrives?
Yes, if the victim is in immediate danger: for example, out of a river or in the path of a fire.
When do you know that a concussion is an EMERGENCY?
How do you treat hyperventilation?
1. Talk quietly to victim and encourage him to calm down and breathe slowly. 2. If necessary, having the victim breathe into a paper bag to help restore carbon dioxide to the body.
What are first aid steps for broken bones?
What is Heatstroke? How to treat it?
Heatstroke occurs when your body temperature rises rapidly and you're unable to cool down. It can be life-threatening by causing damage to your brain and other vital organs. It may be caused by strenuous activity in the heat or by being in a hot place for too long.
1. Move victim to cool, shady spot. 2. Cool any way you can: remove outher clothing & sponge w/cool water; cover w/wet towels; place in cool water; fan; etc. 3. Keep victim lying down w/head & shoulders slightly raised. 4. Monitor victim closely. 5. Get emergency help right away.
What are situations that you need more advanced professional help?
What do you do if someone has an eye injury/something in their eye?
Wash hands
Blink
Have them look up and irrigate with saline solution
Worst case use clean warm water
What do you do if you have a blister?
Keep it in tact- dont pop it
Cover it
Moleskin
How do you treat a bleeding wound?
Stop the bleeding.
Help the injured person lie down.
How do you prevent heat illness?
Drink lots of fluids
If you feel hot, rest in cool environment
Wear the right type of clothing