CPR
At what rate should you perform chest compressions on an adult?
100-120 per minute
What are the main differences between first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree burns?
First-degree burns affect the outermost layer of skin, second-degree burns affect the outer layers and exposes the nerves, and third-degree burns damage all skin layers.
Steps of wound packing?
1. take off any clothing around wound
2. remove excess bleeding
3. locate source
4. pack hemostatic gauze and roll into wound quickly and precisely
Why is it important to wash hands before taking care of a wound?
Prevent infection
What can you get poisoned by?
Chemicals, drugs, cleaning supplies, insect bites
What is the purpose of an automated external defibrillator?
return the heart rhythm back to normal
what is a skin graft?
A thin layer of skin that is taken from an unburned area of the body and used to cover a badly burned area
What are the different types of bandage you can use and what do they do?
Hemostatic and sterile gauze
When applying a bandage to a wound, what should you take into consideration?
applying firm and continuous pressure
What are some common signs and symptoms of poisoning?
Headache, dizziness, weakness
Trouble breathing
Fast or slow heart rate
Where should hands be placed when rescuing a infant?
Why?
2 finger or 2 thumbs in center of chest, below nipple line
how should you cool a burn safely?
rinse with cool water and avoid cold water or ice
ABCs of Stop The Bleed
Alert
Bleeding
Compress
What is the difference between a superficial and a deep wound?
Superficial wounds are only the outer layers of the skin, while deep wounds are deeper into the tissue.
What should you not do to somebody that has ingested poison via mouth?
Make them vomit or cough it up
One person rescue for adult?
2 person child rescue?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
15 compressions to 2 breaths
What is an effect of a burn on the body?
dehydrate
damage to skin and potentially damage
scarring
discoloration
Where would you NOT use a tourniquet?
on your junctional areas like neck and groin
What are the 6 types of wound?
Explain differences
Abrasion, Laceration, Avulsion, Amputation, Puncture
Poisoning can be via what areas?
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin Contact
Injection
What does CABD stand for?
Circulation
Airway
Breathing
Defibrillation
What color can you turn when you have a 3rd degree burn?
white, black, yellow, red
What are the 4 primary steps for stop the bleed?
1. ensure own safety
2. identify wound
3. call 911
4. stop bleeding
Proper steps for cleaning a minor wound?
1. put gloves on if available
2. clean area with soap and water
3. apply band-aid or bandage to area
what should you do if a poison gets in someone's eye?
flush with water for 15-20 minutes