THE BASICS
HEAD, SHOULDERS, KNEES AND TOES
AIRWAYS
ADVANCED FIRST AID
WHAT TO DO?
100
Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Compression, Defibrillation
What is DRABCD?
100
A broken or cracked bone
What is a fracture?
100
2 breaths 30 compressions
What is the CPR rate?
100
Icepack
What is requested by students in the sick bay?
100
Cool running water
What is the best treatment for most burns?
200
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
What is CPR?
200
Immobilise the limb
What is the best treatment for a fractured limb?
200
Recovery position
What is the best position for an unconscious, breathing casualty?
200
131126
What is the Poisons Information Centre phone number?
200
Pressure, Elevation, Rest
What are the steps to control bleeding?
300
Triple Zero and 112 mobile
What are the emergency telephone numbers?
300
Lying on back with legs elevated
What is the best position for someone who has fainted?
300
The tongue
What is the most common airway obstruction?
300
Sugar levels are low, insulin levels are high
What is hypoglycemia?
300
Encourage the casualty to cough
What is the best treatment for a choking casualty?
400
The casualty's own observations and complaints
What are symptoms?
400
A failure or interruption to the circulatory system
What is shock?
400
Head tilt, an adequate seal, clear airway
What is necessary for effective rescue breaths?
400
A reaction after exposure to an allergen to which a person is already extremely sensitive
What is anaphylaxis?
400
Do not move the casualty
What is the best treatment for a suspected spinal injury?
500
To preserve life, To protect the unconscious patient, To prevent further injury and pain, To promote recovery.
What are the aims of emergency care?
500
Ingested, Inhaled, Absorbed, Injected
What are the 4 ways poisons can enter the body?
500
Narrowing of the airway passages
What is asthma?
500
Early Access, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, Early Advanced Life Support
What is the Chain of Survival?
500
Remove hard objects, do not restrain or put anything in the mouth
What is the best treatment for an epileptic seizure?
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