Wounds and Scrapes
What is the item on our uniform that was can use as gauze/medical tape?
Neckerchief
A hiker collapses, has hot dry skin, and is confused. This life-threatening condition is occurring.
Heat Stroke
First thing you ask before entering a scenario?
Is the scene safe to enter?
AED (Automated external defibrillator)
What is the last resort tool we use to stop severe bleeding?
tourniquet.
When removing a tick what should you not do?
Twist or jerk the tick — this can cause the mouthparts to break off and stay in the skin
Squeeze or crush the tick’s body — it can force infected fluids into the wound
Use heat (matches, lighters)
Use petroleum jelly, nail polish, alcohol, or chemicals to try to make it back out
Remove it with bare fingers
Throw it away
What does P.P.E Stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
If you are treating for shock and someone is going to throw up what position should you put them in?
Recovery Position
After wrapping a bandage on a wound what should you check?
There blood circulation.
Press firmly on a fingernail or toenail until it turns white
Release
This first step should be taken when treating a venomous snakebite during a hike.
keeping the victim calm and still?
What is triage?
The process of deciding who gets help first in an emergency when there are multiple injured people.
What is anaphylactic shock and how do you treat it?
Call 911, Epipen if person has one, be ready to give CPR
a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
What are three specific dangers of leaving a tourniquet on too long?
Potential loss of limb, nerve damage, and tissue death.
Why are hands, feet, ears, and the nose most susceptible to frostbite
The body limits blood flow to extremities to keep the core warm, making them lose heat faster
The 4 things you must do during your 911 call
Location, Number of Victims, How they are being treated, and stay on the line
When someone is having a stroke we think FAST.
What does FAST Stand for
F: Face watch for weakness on one side
A:Arm look out for weakness and numbness
S:Speech Listen for slurred Speech
T: Time it is time to call 911!