Background Info
Definition of first aid
Helping behaviors and initial care provided for acute illness or injury
types of PPE
gloves, gown, goggles, mouth to barrier devices
3 types of muscles
cardiac, skeletal, smooth
a Unresponsive/not breathing Victim should be placed in what position
flat on their back
Ventricular fibrillation:
ventricles contract in a disorganized and non-functional fashion
Definition of Negligence
Deviation from the accepted standard of care that results in further injury to the person.
What to list when on the phone with 911
location
phone number and name
what happen
number of victims
condition
distal vs proximal
Proximal: closer to point of attachment
Distal: far from point of attachment
cpr steps
30 compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute
check that airway is open
deliver 2 rescue breaths
Ventricular Tachycardia:
rapid heart beat impairing the heart’s ability to fill its chambers resulting in poor organ perfusion
Implied consent vs consent
assumption that an unconscious patient would agree to treatment vs when the victim agrees
Scene size up
Hazards to yourself, victims, or others
Number of victims
Cause of injury or illness
Bystanders available to help?
breathing rate for adults
12-20 breaths per min
if someone is breathing normally but unresponsive they should be placed in what position
recovery position
child compression
1/3rd chest depth or 1.5” (4cm)
Good Samaritan laws in NJ
law protects nearly all cases of attempts to help except for cases of gross negligence
Universal assumption
disease is present
type of burns and what they affect
Epidermis: outer layer of skin that forms a water tight covering
1st degree burn
Dermis: Inner layer of skin containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels
2nd degree burn
Subcutaneous: under the skin, made of fat
3rd degree burn
physcial exam includes (3 abbreviations)
DOTS- head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, e
xtremities CSM (circulation, movement sensation), back
Deformity, Open wound, Tenderness, Swelling
cardiac arrest vs heart attack
-cessation of heart beat
-death of heart muscle
Act of Omission
a breach in duty in which the provider fails to do what a reasonably prudent person with the same level of care would do.
precaution steps
Handwashing
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wash hands afterwards too!
Upper right quadrant contains:
gall bladder, Liver, duodenum, right kidney, part of colon and pancreas
capillary refill test is when...
checks adequacy of blood
circulation by pressing on nail a few seconds,
should refill within 2 seconds
chain survival steps
Recognition and action:
CPR:
Defibrillation:
Advanced care:
Post-arrest care: