Basic first aid knowledge
What does "ABC" mean in first aid
Airways
Breathing
Circulation
Where does a Stroke occur
In the brain
What is the most effective way to stop external bleeding
-Direct pressure
What is your role as a First Aider
1-Recognize an emergency
2-Protect yourself and others
3-Access help
4-Act according to your skills and training.
What does the acronym FAST stand for
-Face
-Arms
-Speech
-Time
What do you do if a bandage becomes blood-soaked?
Place a clean one over the blood soaked bandage
What does S.A.M.P.L.E. mean in first aid
S- Signs and symptions
A- Allergies
M- Medications
P- Past medical history
L- Last oral intake
E- Events leading up to the emergency
What are the signs and symptoms of someone who might be having a heart attack
-Shortness of breath
-Tightness in the chest
-Cool, sweaty skin
-Anxiety, denial
-Nausea or vomiting
When is the only time that you would remove a blood-soaked bandage and replace it with a clean one
-Penetrating chest injury
What are the two prescribed lifesaving medications we can give someone with their consent if they cannot take them themselves
1- EpiPen
2- Asthma inhaler
What is the protocol for giving someone Aspirin if they are having a heart attack
-Make sure they are not allergic to ASA
-give either two low-dose aspirin or one regular strength
When would you use a Tourniquet
-Severe life-threatening bleeding that can not be controlled by direct pressure
-You are unable to access the wound
-You have to move the patient and are unable to maintain direct pressure
What are the signs and symptoms of shock
-Anxiety or confusion
-Cool, clammy, pale skin
-Weakness
-Excessive thirst
-Rapid breathing
-Drowsiness
-Nausea and vomiting
What are the "soft" signs of a heart
-Mild unfocused chest discomfort
-Extreme fatigue (tiredness)
-Flu-like symptoms
What to look for in Life-Threatening Internal Bleeding
-Bruising and pain in the injured area
-Soft tissues that are tender, swollen
-Blood in saliva or vomit
-Severe thirst, nausea, or vomiting
-Anxiety