Injury
What is a burn?
Damage to the skin 1st, 2nd or 3rd layer of skin by intense heat or chemicals
What is an allergy?
When you have a reaction when introduced to a stimulus.
How to treat a mild burn? (touching a hot stove)
Run under cool to medium temperature water, keep moist with vaseline and cover with band-aid
Bike, asphalt, walking into something sharp
How would you describe what first aid is?
The first line of defense to prevent further harm before or during calling for an ambulance
What is a sprain?
A sprain occurs when the ligaments (the tough bands of tissue connecting bones) are overstretched or torn.
Name a common allergy that can be life threatening to people
Nut allergy, Bee allergy, Medication allergy
If you get a SPRAIN what food is an acronym for what you should do to recover?
R.I.C.E
What does "getting stitches" mean?
A doctor had to sew or staple the injury to stop bleeding
What is CPR?
Cpr is administered when there is no active heartbeat to get the blood flowing and reset cardiac rhythm
What happens when you break a bone?
The bone is damaged or separated from itself
What is the drug called that is administered when having an anaphylactic reaction (throat closing up)?
Epi-pen or epinephrine
Name 4 examples of how someone could acquire a burn injury
fire, hot stove, chemicals, hot tools, touching something hot
How to stop bleeding?
Apply pressure to wound
Can you name 3 different kind of cuts?
Abrasion, puncture, laceration, scrape
How many kinds of burns are there?
What are some examples of allergies that are not life threatening but can cause coughing, sneezing, or wheezing?
Seasonal allergies, dust allergies, animal allergies.
What drug is administered to reverse an opioid overdose?
Narcan
What kind of puncture has a high risk of Infection?
Animal bites
How do you disinfect an injury on your body?
Soap and water, antibiotic cream, rubbing alcoho
For which burns should you call 911?
Third and Fourth degree burns
What is the bumpy reaction on the skin called that is a sign an allergic reaction is starting?
Hives
What is the process of helping someone who is choking called?
The heimlich manuver
Describe what an infected cut feels or looks like, what is an infection?
Hot to the touch, red, has pus or irritation. An infection is a halt in the healing process due to bacteria that makes the cut irritated and painful
Does everyone have allergies? What do you do if you are sharing food with someone that has a common allergy ingredient?
No! not everyone! When it comes to nuts, dairy, or gluten, ask a new friend if they have any allergies. Most people know if they have an allergy or not.