Lacerations
What is a laceration
a wound that is produced by the tearing of soft body tissue.
What should you do when the EMT is at the scene?
Move away and keep a safe distance away.
how do you hold an infant for CPR
you don't you lay him on the ground
What causes choking
lodged food
over the wound to stop the blood flow to the wound
How many people are effected by lacerations a year
7 to 9 million
Emergency medical technician
how many inches do you do for an infant
2 inches
Where do you put your hands?
two inches above the bellybutton.
What things do you use a tourniquet for
to stop life-threatening external bleeding
(Daily Double) What is blunt trauma
car, fall from great height, contact in sports, etc.
How does an EMT arrive at the scene
Someone calls 911 and they get there in an ambulance
how do you do breaths for infant
tilt head and open airway
(Daily Triple) What is Ms. Huber's favorite cow
Hereford cattle
What is a common mistake while using a tourniquet
Not using a tourniquet or waiting too long to apply it for life
What causes a laceration
Blunt trauma ex. falling, glass car, etc.
The victim or patient is in critical condition and need to get to the ER ASAP/
How many fingers do you use for infant cpr
2 for infant cpr
Do you let someone cough the thing stuck in their throat out if they are breathing/talking?
How long should a tourniquet be left on for
1.5 to 2 hours.
How to heal a laceration with all steps(if only 2 are said it counts)
Clean by running cool water over the area and then use mild soap and water if possible. Dry with a sterile cloth. Next, apply antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with a sterile gauze bandage and medical tape. For smaller lacerations, use a self-sticking bandage for the wound.
(Daily Double) What does an EMT do
provide emergency medical care to the sick or injured at the scene and en route to the hospital.
How many compressions do you do for 2 people CPR for infant
30 in all 15 for each
How do you do the Heimlich?
Make a fist with one hand and grab it with the other. Place your hands just above the belly button and below the ribcage. Pull inward and upward on the diaphragm to force air out of the lungs to expel the blockage. Repeat up to 5 times.
Why should a tourniquet not be tied to tightly.
you will also block the blood flow into the arm and the vein will not dilate.