Burns
How to care for a heat burn
clean with cool (not cold water), keep covered w sterile gauze, possibly pain relievers, don't use soap
If open and bleeding out, what should be done
Immediate tourniquet around if possible, if not working, start packing
Should you be feeding anything to victim if unconscious
no
CPR for 1 rescuer vs 2 rescuer on infant
1 - 30:2
2 - 15:2
sprain vs strain
sprain - ligament
strain - muscle, tendon
How do you get each type of burn?
Thermal - heat or fire
Chemical - cleaning supplies, chemo
Radiation - sun, chemo
Electrical - open circuits, lightning
Is it necessary to treat shock
yes
What does activated charcoal do
Neutralizes so safe to vomit
Steps
check scene, get help, check for breathing, CPR, Deliver ventilation, use AED when available
what are the 4 types of injuries
fracture, dislocation, sprain, strains
What do burns do to the body?
Dehydrate and heighten body temp
what can be used to reduce swelling
meds or ice
What to do if ingest poison
call poison control or 911, save label of substance, if vomit save sample
Symptoms of need for CPR
unresponsive, not breathing
why are splints important
to immobilize the bone
Different classifications of burns?
Superficial, partial thickness, full thickness
How to clean wounds
rinse with water and soap
What does poison cause
anaphylactic shock
What does CPR stand for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
what should be done to a fracture
splint
What are the 4 types of burns?
thermal, chemical, radiation, electrical
Different types of cuts
Abrasions, laceration, avulsions, puncture, incisions
How to get poisoned
Ingestion, injection, contact w/ skin
What is CPR for
Prolong life before professional help arrives
what is a fracture
a break in the bone