DRSABCD
what does the A stand for in doctors DRS"A"BCD
Airway
Is heat stroke or heat exhaustion more severe
Heatstroke
if you are bitten by a snake should you run to get help?
no you silly billy sit down.
Scenario:
A teenager has been playing sport outside on a hot day. They are sweating heavily, feel dizzy, and say they are “really tired.” They are still fully conscious, able to talk, and sitting down.
Question:
What should you do first?
what is the phone number you call in an emergancy
000
What is the name of the Grip used on someones chin when checking an airway
Pistol grip
if you are suffering from hyperthermia are you hot or cold
Hyper = Hot
A condition where the body absorbs or produces more heat than it can lose, causing core temperature to rise above normal.
If I have a snake bite on my hand which direction should a compression bandage be wrapped
a. fingers to shoulders
b. Shoulders to fingers
c. Toes to kneck
A. Fingers to shoulders.
If you start bandaging at the fingers and wrap upward, you:
Scenario:
A person is walking through grasslands when they feel a sharp pain in their lower leg. They see two small puncture marks and suspect a snake bite. They are scared but fully conscious and sitting still.
Question:
What should you do immediately?
Free points*
whats 2+2
4
What is the ratio for CPR (rescue breaths and compressions)
30 - 2
What is the normal human core body temperature range
they end in .5**
36.5°C to 37.5°C
How does venom FIRST move around the body
Venom travels through the Lymphatic system, The lymphatic system relies on muscle movement, so if the person moves, venom spreads faster. Once it reaches larger lymph ducts, it enters the bloodstream and can affect organs.
A 45 year old main C/O chest pain, pain in his arms and hands, sweating and fatigue.
He collapses
with your group describe the steps you could follow.
DRSABCD
when was HMAS Anzac Commisioned
18th of May 1996
How long is one persons CPR Effective for
2 minutes
At what internal body temperature and you considered medically hypothermic?
below (35°C)
What is the difference between a venomous bite and a poisonous bite
A casualty is found unresponsive and not breathing normally, but after 2 minutes of CPR they suddenly start making occasional gasping breaths. What should you do, and why?
You should stop CPR, place them in the recovery position, and continue to monitor breathing closely while waiting for emergency services.
what is the acronym used for assessing if someone is having a stroke
FAST
F = Face
A = Arms
S = Speech
T = Time
what is the acronym AVPU used for in DRSABCD
hint*
its one of the letters
what does AVPU stand for?
It’s used to quickly describe a casualty’s level of consciousness.
A – Alert
V – Voice
P – Pain
U – Unresponsive
What is somebody suffering if they are experiencing these symptoms:
Compensated: tachycardia, pale; Decompensated: low blood pressure, confusion, tachypnoea, cyanosis.
Shock,
Compensated = early stages
Decompensated = late stages
what is the acronym you use when dealing with a snake bite,
bonus*
what does it stand for
PIT
P = Pressure bandage
I = Immobilize the limb
T = Triple Zero (000)
A student is at a picnic and eats a food containing nuts without realising. Within minutes, they develop swelling of the lips and face, start wheezing, and say their throat feels “tight.” They become pale, shaky, and then collapse.
what are they suffering from
what is the tool used to treat it
Anaphalaxis
Epi pen - Epinephrine / adrenaline
what is the Western Australian toll free phone number you can TEXT in an emergancy (special circumstances only)
106