Principles of First Aid
A principle of first aid is to preserve _________
Life
COWS - can you hear me, open your eyes, what is your name, squeeze my hand
Bleeding that is oozing steadily is from which type of blood vessel?
Capillary
What side do we roll pregnant women into for the recovery position?
Left
Mr Saye is how old this year?
32
Another principle of first aid is to P_________ the injury or illness _______________.
Prevent, getting worse
What is the correct way to check breathing?
Look for chest rise, listen for breath, feel for breath
A strain is damage to which 2 structures of the body?
Muscle and tendon
What are 2 signs that bleeding is from an artery?
Spurting, bright red blood
What percentage of oxygen is in the air we breathe out?
16-17%
If you are the designated first aid officer you have a ________ ____ _________ to treat people in your work place.
Duty of Care
Roll in to recovery position and scoop the goop out
RICER is effective first aid for sprains and strains for how long?
The first 48-72 hours
What technique do you use to treat a snake bite (full terminology)
Pressure Immobilisation Technique
Where are the schools defibs?
Office,sports hall
Acting outside of your training is considered as __________.
Negligence
What is the australian guideline for CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute
How would you treat a second degree burn the size of a 50c coin to the arm.
flush under cool running water for 20 minutes
cover with a plastic wrap
How do we treat shock? (3 key things)
Treat the cause of the shock
lay casualty on their back with legs elevated
Place a blanket over them to keep them warm
what number can you call to get local emergency services anywhere in the world?
112
Yes - assumed consent is only whilst they were unconscious
What are three reasons you can stop CPR?
You physically cannot continue
Emergency services have taken over
A medical professional pronounces them legally dead
If a person dislocates their shoulder what treatment can you provide? (3 key things)
call 000 or take to hospital
make them comfortable
Use a collar and cuff sling
Order of triage is......
The most high priority casualty would be....
the order of priority of your casualties for treatment
unconscious and not breathing
The letter e