CPR & AED
What is the ratio for CPR
30:2
What are the three classifications of thermal burns?
1st degree, 2nd degree and 3rd degree
Name 2 cooling strategies
remove from environment, ice/ cool water, mist/ fan skin, remove clothing.
How do you check someone LOC?
trapezius squeeze, clapping, speaking to the individual
How long do you keep first aid records?
minimum 3 years
What do we do if the individual is pregnant?
Place a pillow under the right side of their abdomen
How can you identify a stroke?
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
What is the only wound you change blood soaked dressings?
Open pneumothorax
What are the 4 components to a primary assessment?
LOC
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Where do we check pulse?
Carotid/ neck
Brachial/ upper arm
Radial/ wrist
If you are alone when do you call EMS?
After completing 5 cycles
How do you know if someone goes from severe to mild hypothermia?
stops shivering, decreased HR and breathing, turning blue/ pale, reduced LOC.
How do you manage shock?
Suitable position
Help
Ongoing reassessment
Care
Name 3 things we are assessing when checking circulation?
Bleeding, skin color, capillary refill, skin temperature
What are the different ways a substance can enter the body?
Inhaled, ingested, contact, injected
What does AED stand for?
Automated
External
Defibrillator
What are the signs and symptoms of a pelvic fracture?
pain in the pelvic area, bloody urine, inability to walk, shock
How do you manage a musculoskeletal injury?
Rest
Ice
Cold
Elevate
What are the 3 steps in a secondary assessment?
1. History
2. Head-to-toe assessment
3. Vitals and ongoing reassessment
What are the 4 steps in scene assessment?
1. Hazards
2.# of people
3. Mechanism of injury
4. Bystander
What is the depth for compressions on a adult, child and infant?
Adult and child 2 inches, infant 1.5 inches.
What is most likely occurring: A 70 year old lady was working out in the gym when she started having chest pain and tightness, shortness of breath, and is sweating.
Angina/ heart attack
How do you treat COPD?
Place them in a comfortable position, Phone EMS is symptoms worsen, remove from irritants, monitor vitals, treat for shock
What type of history should first aiders acquire?
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medication
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events prior
Right method
Right person
Right time
Right amount
Right medication