BURNS
Damage to the epidermis characterized by redness and mild to moderate pain.
What is a first degree burn?
Any break, chip or crack in a bone.
What is a fracture?
What is frostbite?
A temporary loss of consciousness that is usually caused by too little blood flowing to the brain.
What is fainting?
The number one first aid step for most serious injuries.
What is call 911?
Damage into the hypodermis, often with little pain.
What is a third degree burn
When a bone is forced out of it's normal position at a joint.
What is dislocation?
One of the first signs is the body's inability to perspire. This is a life-threatening emergency.
What is heat stroke?
Rapid breathing that lowers the level of carbon dioxide in the blood far below normal levels.
What is hyperventilation?
The first two steps for a less intense/damaging burn?
Hold area under cool running water until pain stops, then cover loosely with a dry, sterile bandage.
Damage caused by a caustic chemical that worsens as long as the chemical remains on the skin.
What is a chemical burn?
When a broken bone protrudes through the skin.
What is an open fracture?
Signs include cramps, excessive sweating, cool/moist/pale skin, dilated pupils, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, weakness and dizziness.
What is heat exhaustion?
What are the two main rules to remember with an electric shock victim? Never ______ and ______ the power.
What is touch and unplug?
Initial care for most general musculoskeletal injuries is the same.
What is RICE, Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate?
Damage to the dermis characterized by red skin, swelling, blisters and extreme pain.
What is a second degree burn?
A break that separates a bone into two or more fragments.
What is a complete fracture?
These are often the first warning signal of a possible heat-related emergency.
What are heat cramps?
Recovery position for someone who feels faint.
Battery acid, oven cleaner, or drain cleaner
What are examples of caustic chemicals?
The item applied to an injured body part to help immobilize it.
What is a splint?
Loosen or remove most of the victim's clothing and immerse them in cool water OR apply cold compresses to neck, underarms and groin.
Name each different type of splint.
What are rigid, anatomic and soft splints?
The first step for initial/mild signs of hyperthermia.
What is move victim out of the heat?