Signs
Object stuck in body, blood, pale skin
what is a embedded object?
Who should you get consent from when treating a minor
Parent or guardian
when do you stop treating a victim?
when it becomes unsafe
when someone with a higher profession takes over (paramedic)
when you do not have consent or lose victims consent
How do you treat a cut/bleeding
Rest
Elevation
Direct pressure
what is the ratio of breaths to compression's in drowning resuscitation
2:30
clutching chest, in denial, pale
What is a heart attack?
What do we constantly monitor throughout the entire rescue process?
ABCs
What's the first step in every rescue?
Scene assessment
How do you treat choking
5 back blow, 5 abdominal thrusts, repeat until airway is clear
what is the ladder approach
Talk, Throw, Reach, Wade, Row, Swim, Tow, Carry
Facial droopiness, slurred speech, unequal grip strength
What is a stroke?
What causes a stroke?
when blood flow to the brain is blocked.
why do you use the ladder approach?
the ladder approached is used to keep yourself as a rescuer safe from potential hazards
How to treat asthma
Pursed lip breathing, medication
What is the acronym for our secondary assessment
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past medical history
Last ins and outs
Events prior
Shallow breathing, weak/rapid pulse, pale/clammy skin, restlessness, anxiety, and confusion
What is a shock?
Epi-pen (bonus point epinephrine)
when is a good time to ask the victim sample questions?
while towing a victim back is one of the best times to ask sample questions
How to treat protruding organs?
Cover w a moist sterile dressing (that does not stick ex. No paper towel) Protect from further damage, no eating or drinking
Do Not push organs back in
What are the 5 rights (hint:medication)
Right person
Right Medication
Right Method of application
Right time
Right dosage
Panting, gasping, lightheadedness,tingling hands or feet, unconsciousness
Medication used to treat angine
Nitroglycerine
What do you do when you have finished treating a victim?
go through secondary assessments
and treat for shock
How do you treat for a 3rd degree burn?
flush burned area with cool clean water
phone EMS if its larger then the palm of your hand or its on the neck/face
advise victim to see a doctor
What does AED stand for
Automatic External Defibrillator