first aid
first step of CPR
assess scene
cardio, pulmonary, and resuscitation stands for what
cardio - heart, pulmonary- lungs, resuscitation-bringing back
scraping or wearing away of skin, known as brush burn
a abrasion
what is shock
the signs and symptoms of insignificant blood flow
sprain vs. strain
strain is muscle, sprain in ligament
how do you check for responsiveness
tap on shoulder and yell, then check for pulse and breathing
what do you do before helping someone
make sure the scene is safe
what is a laceration
deep cut with rigid edges
what are signs of shock
cytosine, skin cold to touch, sweating, rapid/ weak pulse, lethargic
what is a fracture
a break in the bone
when do you stop cpr
when person comes back or help arrives
what does it mean to triage
to help determine severity
open vs closed wound
a open wound is when there is a break in the skin vs closed where there is no break or internal bleeding
what does treatment of shock focus on
reduce the effect or eliminate the causes of shock
what is a dislocation
end of bone is removed from the joint
what is AED used for
analyze heart rhythm and bring it back
clinical vs biological death
clinical is when the person is fully dead vs biological person comes back
what is the first priority when caring for wounds
bleeding
how to you treat a patient with shock
start by calling for help, cover with blanket, lift legs, and avoid food or drinks
what do splints do
immobilize injured body parts
what is choking
something stuck in airway
C-A-B-D
C- circulatory, A- airway, B- breathing, D- defibrillation
methods to treating wounds
direct pressure, elevation, pressure bandage, pressure on pressure points.
what are causes of shock
hemorrhage, excessive pain, infection, heart attack, stroke
what does CMS stand for
C- circulation M- motion S-sensation