First Aid Basics
What is the universal sign for choking?
holding the neck with 1 or 2 hands
What will you do if you suspect neck or spinal injuries?
Support the head and neck in the position you found them. Do not move them.
A brief loss of consciousness
Fainting
"CO" = Corona
"VI"= virus
"D"= disease
"19"= the year first identified
The first method to try to control a bleed?
Direct Pressure
What are signs of a severe allergic reaction?
trouble breathing, swelling of the mouth or tongue, signs of shock
How do you treat a nosebleed?
apply constant pressure to both side of the nostrils until the bleeding stops tilting the head forward.
Abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Seizures
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
What is/are examples of PPE'S. (Personal Protective Equipment)
gloves, eye protection, and face mask
What are signs of low blood sugar?
change in behavior, sleepiness, thirst, sweating, pale skin
How do you position an unconscious person?
On their side in the recovery position
An artery to the brain bursts or is blocked by a clot.
Stroke
Cardio
Pulmonary
Resuscitation
If something is embedded, what do you do?
leave the object alone and package around it.
What are signs of a stroke?
sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg; especially on 1 side of the body
How do you help ensure the safety of a seizure victim
Remove any dangerous objects, or things they could hit and lay them on a soft safe open area.
A life-threatening condition that causes death or damage to the heart muscle
Heart Attack
RICE
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
What is the very first step when providing first aid?
Check the scene for safety
Treatment for shock?
have the person lie on their back, cover with a blanket, elevate both legs if able, observe for signs of needing CPR
What is the first step in treatment of a heat casualty
Try to cool the casualty down by moving them to a cool place, remove outside clothing, wet rags, etc.
High blood sugar and rarely causes death.
Hyperglycemia
FAST
Face
Arm
Speech
Time