CPR/AED
This is what CPR stands for and what it does
What is Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. It can help save a life during cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
These are some signs and symptoms for choking
What is:
-Holding throat
- Coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, cannot speak
-flushed skin colour, grey/blue colour of the lips/gums
This is the treatment for a sprain
What is 'RICE'- Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate
This is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature
What is Hypothermia
This is the first step of scene assessments
What is a hazard check: No fire, no wire, no glass, no gas, no thugs, no drugs.....
This is what AED stands for and what it does
What is Automated External Defibrillator. It analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
These are some signs and symptoms for first degree heat burn
What is redness, pain, swelling, anxiety, shock
This is the treatment for an anaphylaxis emergency (with EpiPen)
What is phone EMS, assist the victim with medication (EpiPen), watch and monitor vital signs
This definition includes the 3 P's: Preserve life, Prevent further injury, Promote recovery
What are the goals of first aid
This is the second step of scene assessment
What is the mechanism of injury: what happened, suspected head/spinal injury?
This is the ratio of breaths to compressions in CPR
What is 30-2
These are some signs and symptoms for a stroke
What is weakness, numbness or tingling in the face or arm, facial droop, trouble speaking, vision impairment, sudden unusual severe headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness- FAST- Face, Arms, Speach, Time
This is the treatment for a conscious severe choking victim
What are back blows and abdominal thrusts
This is a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.
What is Asthma
This is the third step of scene assessments
What is a check for LOC and ABCs: Level of Consciousness and Airway, Breathing, Circulation
This is the depth of compressions for CPR
What is:
Adult- 5 cm (2 in.) to 6 cm (2.4 in.)
Child- 1/3 of chest diameter or 5 cm (2 in.)
Infant- 1/3 of chest diameter or 4 cm (1 1/2 in)
These are some signs and symptoms for major bleed
What is lots of blood, pain, distress, anxiety, shock
This is the treatment for electrical burns
What is phone EMS, tun off the current before attempting to help the victim, ensure the area you and the victim are in is dry, locate entry and exit wounds and cover with dry dressings
This condition involves chest pain or discomfort that happens when your heart isn't receiving enough oxygen-rich blood
What is Angina
This is the fourth component of scene assessment
What is victim history (relevant information, history, injuries, medications, etc.) and vitals check
This is the rate of compressions
What is 100/min-120/min
- Stayin Alive (104 Beats Per Minute)
- Baby shark (115 Beats Per Minute)
These are some signs and symptoms for inhaled poisoning
What is breathing difficulties, coughing, headache, changes in behavior, hallucinations, agitation, drowsiness
This are the first treatment steps for head injuries
What is phone EMS, restrict movement of the spine and neck, treat area for bleeding, bruising and swelling
This condition occurs when your body doesn't get enough blood flow. Symptoms include low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, shallow breathing, anxiety and fatigue to name a few
What is Shock
This is the fifth component of scene assessment
What is a head to toe examination