Bone and Joint
Why do we splint injuries?
To immobilize
What is the first question you ask yourself in an emergency?
Is the scene safe
After scene safety...
Check for life threats
Closed wound
Type of wound that does not break the skin
Minimum depth of compression?
2"
Injury that involves overstretching the muscle?
Strain
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
I've determined patient is conscious...
Get consent
Abrasion
Only equipment that can effectively treat cardiac arrest?
AED
Injury of tissue around a joint?
Sprain
Define triage
The decision making process that determines in which order to treat multiple people with one or more injuries
EMS arrives on scene (first aid providers last step)...
Relay patient information
Amputation
When a body part is cut from the victim's body
What does ABC stand for?
Airway, breathing, circulation
Name the s/sx of a fracture (hint: there are five)
Deformity, pain, swelling, decreased ROM, victim heard a pop
What is the S in DRS ABCs?
Shout for help
I've applied a splint...
Check distal pulse
Types of pressure you put on an open wound (hint: there are four)
Direct, bandage, elevation, pressure point
Where do you position your shoulders in CPR?
Over the sternum (torso)
Why do we need to keep a patient with a fx calm?
Avoid shock
What can you do in an emergency if you don't have a phone to call 911?
Shout for help, run to get help
Patient has an open wound (something they can do)...
Self applied pressure
Type of bright red, spirting bleeding, and most life threatening?
Arterial
What is the rate of compressions in high quality CPR?
100-120 per minute