Signs and Symptoms
Heart attack
Pain, pressure, or tightness in chest, neck, back, shoulder or arms
Shortness of breath, N&V, sweating
Stroke
Sudden confusion, slurred speech, dizziness, severe headache
Muscle weakness, numbness, tingling on one side of the body
Heart attack
EMS
Give ASA or Asprin or medication
Assist in comfortable position
Stroke
EMS
Keep them in one place
DO NOT GIVE MEDICATION
Diabetic emergency
Flushed skin
Excessive thirst and urination
Acetone smelling breath
Shock
Pale, cool, clammy skin, cyanosis
Fear, weakness, anxiety
Confusion
Abnormal pulse
Diabetic emergency
Test victim's blood sugar
Give medication, or sugar based on BS level
Treat for shock
Call EMS if unconscious or symptoms do not improve
Shock
WARTS
Warmth, ABCs, Rest/Reassurance, Treatment, Semi-prone position
Spinal injury
Loss or co-ordination beyond injury
Weakness or altered sensation usually affecting both sides of the body
Pain, trauma or bleeding at the site
External Bleeding
Lots of blood
Spinal Injury
Immobilize, keep spine and head aligned
Maintain airway
EMS, treat for shock
External Bleeding
Position
Pressure
Internal Abdominal Bleeding
Abdominal muscle spasm or rigid
Pain
2nd Degree Burns
Blisters, mild swelling
Redness, pain
Internal Abdominal Bleeding
Contact EMS, maintain airway
2nd Degree Burns
Flush the area with cool water until the heat subsides
Apply a dry dressing to wound, separate fingers and toes
Contact EMS if its large, affects the face/neck or is a small child/infant
Anaphylaxis
Allergic reactions
Difficulty breathing
Sprains
Pain, swelling
Discoloration
Anaphylaxis
Give medication
Maintain airway
Contact EMS, treat for shock
Seizures
If in the water, get victim out after its done
Clear area to prevent further injury
Contact EMS
After seizure is over, then assess victim