ACRONYMS
This acronym is used to treat patients experiencing shock
WARTS
w- WARM
A - ABCS
R-REST AND REASSURE
T - TREATMENT
S- SEMI SIT/PRONE
Chest paint, arm pain, Nausea and indigestion are all symptoms of what
Heart attack
The ratio of Chest compressions to breaths in CPR
30:2
What is shock caused by?
Shock is caused by inadequate circulation
What are the three p's of first aid?
Prevent
Promote
Protect
This acronym is used to assess a patients Level of consciousness or LOC
AVPU
A- Alert
V- Verbal/Voice
P- Pain
U- Unresponsive
What signs and symptoms differentiate my first, third , and second degree burns?
First - red, painful, swelling
Second - above plus blistering
Third - Above plus absence of pain, exposed tissue, black red or grey tissue waxy appearance
Show the Different Compression techniques for Adult, Child, and infant CPR
Adult : 2 arms/hands
Child: 2 hands or 1 depending om size
Infant: 2 fingers or thumb
A blockage or a bleed in the brain
In a first aid situation what is the very first thing you do in every situation?
Check for hazards
What does the RICES acronym treat?
Bone and Joint injuries
Fast and hard breathing, panic, anxiety, typically caused by stress
Hyperventilation
Recite all of the things we must do and check for when using an AED
Remove clothing from chest, Remove hair, apply pads firmly to chest, ensure there is no water nearby by performing a splash test
When do I call 911?
When my victim has allow level of consciousness, when my ABC priorities are in danger, suspected spinal injuries, major emergencies, or whenever I feel by using my judgement that this person need further treatment
Other than mouth to mouth what other rescue breathing techniques can be used?
Mouth to nose, mouth to stoma
What are the ABC priorities?
A -AIRWAY
B-BREATHING
C - CIRCULATION
These symptoms can indicate that someone may be experiencing heat stroke instead of heat exhaustion
Vomiting, Loss of consciousness, sweating stops
An AED will only advise a shock for these heart rhythms:
What is Ventricular Fibrillation (VF) and Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
a device that stops the blood flow through a vein or artery, can be made or bought.
Tourniquet
Demonstrate the recovery position and explain why this is the ideal position to place an unconscious or low consciousness level victim
Best position to maintain the airway and assist with drainage
r2d2 is used for what injury, and what does it stand for?
R- rest
R- reassure
D- Direct pressure
D- do not remove first layer
My victim is disoriented, confused, has a headache and appear intoxicated, what are they?
Experiencing a diabetic emergency
What is an oxygen rich environment
When someone has been suspected of ingested poisoning, what do I do?
Assess the scene and victim, call 911 and poison control, assist the victim to a comfortable position and do not induce vomiting or give any food or fluids to the victim. Monitor vitals perform CPR if victim falls unconscious and non breathing
In what situations can I stop treatment on a victim?
1. when a trained responder takes over
2. when Ems or a doctor arrive
3. when I am in danger
4. when I am physically too exhausted to continue