Circulatory emergencies
What does AED stand for
Automated external defibrillator
This common skin injury is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, resulting in red, painful skin.
What is a Sunburn?
What is the main cause of diabetes
High/low blood sugar
What are two types of temporary slings that can be created for a fracture or broken bone
A sling for shoulder, collarbone or hand wrist
Sling for lower arm or wrist
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the FAST acronym used for
Suspected stroke
What is a symptom of severe hypothermia?
Shivering reduced or absent
An overwhelming desire to sleep
Loss of consciousness
What is one type of treatment that is specific to seizures only?
Time the number and duration/restricting the victims movement, clearing object onto the ground, not putting anything between their teeth
What is the most important thing to maintain when treating for a spinal injury
Restrict the spinal movement
What are 3 ways that a rescuer can deliver
breaths to victim
Mouth to mouth, mouth to nose, mouth to stoma
What heart rhythm does AED advise shock
Ventricular fibrillation
What is the main difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heatstroke is when the body's main ability to regulate its temperature fails and the body temperature rise dangerously. Heat exhaustion is another reaction to sustained heat and sweating, but left untreated causes heatstroke
This condition occurs when a person’s airway becomes narrowed or blocked, often leading to difficulty breathing, and is commonly treated with an EpiPen if caused by an allergic reaction.
What is anaphylaxis?
What are one of the three causes of a head injury?
Head hit by object, object hits victims head, large amounts of shaking
How far should a rescuer push down during compressions on a child?
⅓ chest diameter; 5 cm (2 in.)
What medication can you use for someone that is suffering from a heart attack or a stroke
ASA/Aspirin
What is the main affect of frostbite
The skin and underlying tissues freeze, often affecting the fingers, toes, and nose.
When is it not appropriate to ad mister any type of medication if a victim is suffering from asthma, anaphylaxis, or diabetes?
If it is their first time experiencing these signs/symptoms. In that case, call EMS
Bruising, swelling, and tenderness at the injury site are common signs of this circulatory injury, which may not always be visible on the surface
What is internal bleeding?
What does AVPU stand for
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
This type of circulatory injury occurs when blood flow to a part of the body is significantly reduced or stopped, causing tissue damage. It can occur due to a blockage in an artery.
What is shock?
What degree burn is it when the nerves and tissue of the skin are red, grey and black?
Third degree burn
What is one Technique that is used to help treat hyperventilation
Breathing through a straw
What does incision mean?
A clean cut made by a sharp edge such as a broken glass or knife
What is the difference between and unconscious victim aspirating vs vomiting
When a victim aspirates, water or over liquids travel down their trachea instead of their esophagus. When a victim vomits, they are releasing acids from their body, as a result of a reaction with liquids/foods entering their stomach.