Emergency Care & CPR
What are the primary and secondary emergency numbers?
000 & 112
What are the burn classifications?
1st
2nd
3rd
Possible causes of shock include?
Heart attack
bone Fractures
vomiting
Signs of a severe reaction
Difficulty breathing
swelling tounge
struggle to talk
wheezing
Symptoms of a asthma attack?
Wheezing
coughing
blue lips
The CPR ratio is what?
30:2
Types of burns include?
Thermal
radiation
Chemical
Electrical
How do you treat bleeding?
Apply pressure
elevate the patient
rest
Should you always use an adrenalin autoinjector in a reaction situation if unsure?
Yes!
Signs and symtoms of a snake bite?
puncture marks
blurred vision
headache
nauses
breathing or cardiac arrest
What are the 3 main aims in an emergency care situation
- Preserve Life
-Prevent furthur Injuries
-promote recovery
Signs and symptoms of 1st degree burns
red, blister, pain
what are the symptoms prior to unconsciousness?
disorientated and confused
slurred speech
rapid heart beat
light headed
what do ASCIA provide? And where can they be found in a school environment?
individual or general auto-injector plans.
Procedure for a soft tissue injury
R.I.C.E
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevate
What technique is recommended while checking for a person's response? Explain
COWS
Can you hear me?
Open your eyes
What's your name?
Squeeze my hand
Steps to treat a chemical burn?
Flush with cool running water
remove any contaminated clothing etc
List the steps for treating shock
Seek medical help
lie casualty down with legs up
keep casualty warm
keep casualty calm
Steps in the event of a heart attack? (conscious patient)
Follow DRSABCD
loose tight clothing
Aspirin (with the permission of emergency responders)
Explain the management of a casualty suffering from a seizure
Remove objects that could harm the casulty
do not restrain
Follow DRSABCD
place something soft under the patients head and shoulders
Recovery position (once seizure has stop)
List and Explain the emergency care plan.
DRSABCD
Danger
Response
Seek
Airway
Breathing
CPR
Defib
Practical- Complete DRSABCD- on the mannequin
Danger
Response
Seek
Airway
Breathing
CPR
Defib
Explain the steps for a unconscious breathing patient
DRSABCD
place patient in recovery position
maintain airway
seek help
Practical-
Demonstrate the correct steps when using a EpiPen on a patient
Orange to the thigh-- blue to the sky
remove safety cap
hand grip around the base (no thumb on top)
brace patient
press down in the thigh for 3 seconds.
Active treatment for a snakebite. Demonstrate to the class.
Follow DRSABCD
Rest and Calm
Apply pressure mobilisation
ensure the casualty does not move
monitor circulation
don't was or suck venom