OW!-cronyms
RICE
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation?
Used for treating blisters
What is moleskin?
Cardiac arrest
What is: CALL 911!!!!!
Begin CPR- 30 compressions, 2 breaths, or use an AED
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Never touch a person that has been ___. Instead, use a long nonconducting pole to move the ____ out of their grasp.
What is electrocuted? (And electrocuter)
What PPE is worn on hands?
What is non-latex gloves?
FAST (Hint- think strokes!)
What is Face, Arm, Speech, Time?
SAM splint
What is a flexible splint, used in Backcountry first aid?
Choking
What is: Call 911, do the heimlich or back-smacks?
Rule no. 1, don't become ___ no. 2.
What is victim?
Disposal of contaminated items
What is: a biohazard bag or plastic bag?
The three C's
What is: Check, Call, Care?
Used to help close wounds, as a non-invasive alternative to stitches in minor wounds?
What is a butterfly bandage?
Poisoning
What is: Call poison control (800-222-1222), and identify the poison ingested- SAFELY!!?
Pain in the chest, neck, arms, and ____ are signs of a heart attack
What is jaw?
The reason PPE is required in scenarios with blood
To prevent transfer of blood-borne pathogens that make us sick
ABCD (Hint- treatment plan of life threatening injuries- ex. heart attack!)
What is: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillate?
2 reasons you may need scissors in a first aid kit
What are: Cutting away clothes, trimming bandages, cutting a seatbelt in a vehicle accident?
Severe bleeding
What is: CAll 911, don PPE, and pay pressure and bandages to reduce the flow of blood?
Always treat for __
What is Shock?
-Lay the person down, and elevate their feet slightly (if this will not cause pain/further injury)
-Loosen tight clothing, nad cover with a blanket, if needed
-Keep them calm and still
PPE used in cpr
What is a CPR face shield?
LIONEL (Hint- communication!)
What is: Location, Incident, Other services, Number, Extent, Location
3 reasons a safety pin might be in a first aid kit
What are: Gear repair, splinter removal, making slings, securing bandages?
Stroke
What is: Identify signs of a stroke using FAST, call 911 immediately, lay them on their side, head slightly raised and supported, calmly reassure them, and DO NOT give them anything to eat or drink- including medication
Before treating someone, you need _____
What is consent? *
*If the person is unable to give consent, (like if they are unconscious), it is considered implied consent, and you are good to go.
Proper way to take off gloves
What is: Use gloved and to pull off gloves by the fingers, ball up glove in gloved hand, insert fingers under remaining glove and pull of and turn inside out?