Outdoor First Aid
How do you treat a sprain?
RICE *
What causes shock?
Not enough blood to the major organs (heart, lungs, brain)
What are the signs of heat exhaustion (name 1)?
pale, sweaty, confused, vomitting
What is a symptom of an asthma attack (name 1)?
cough, wheezing, chest pain, weakness, headache
What can cause a contact allergic reaction?
Plants, pollen, bug bite
pale, sweaty, confused, fast pulse
What should you do for someone with heat exhaustion (name 1)?
What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
They narrow and it gets hard to breathe.
What do you do if you have a contact allergic reaction?
Stay away from the allergen, wash the affected area clean, and watch for swelling or more pain.
What does shock feel like (name 1)?
dizzy, nauseous, weak, pain
What does heat exhaustion look like (name 1)?
throbbing headache, no sweating; red, hot, dry skin; nausea or vomitting, rapid strong pulse
What should you do for someone having an asthma attack (name 1)?
sit them upright; help them breathe slowly and deeply, ask them if they have asthma medication
What do you do if you get a bee sting?
Pull out the stinger, wash area, and put on a cool washcloth if available
How do you treat shock?
Keep the patient warm and elevate their legs
What should you do for heat exhaustion?
Get help immediately and try to cool them down
What do allergies look like when they affect your breathing?
It looks like an asthma attack. May also have watery eyes and runny nose.
What do you do if you get a snake bite?
Tell an adult, try to hold the limb still, and get to a hospital.
Why do we elevate a patient's legs and keep them warm when they are in shock?
So that blood goes to the life-saving organs first (brain, heart, and lungs)
Why don't you use ice cold water for these patients?
Because it can damage their skin or shock their system.
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