Acronyms
ASAMPLE stands for?
Are you with anyone?
Signs and Symptoms?
Allergies?
Medications?
Past medical history?
Last oral intake?
Events prior?
Primary assessment includes:
scene survey/hazards
LOC
ABCs
Major bleeding
Mechanism of Injury
Treat for shock
Treatment for hyperventiliation
pursed lip breathing
30 compressions : 2 breaths
AAAABC
Area (scene survey)
Awake (LOC)
Ambulance (911)
Airway
Breating
Circulation
Secondary Assessment includes:
Vital signs
head to toe
medical history
How long should a burn be rinsed for?
15+ minutes
If victim is found in water how should CPR be varied?
Start with breaths
WARTS
Warmth
ABCs
Rest and Reassurance
Treatment
Semi-prone/some comfortable position
List a hazard
Fire, wire, gas, glass, people, pets, poision
How do you treat for shock
WARTS --> Must monitor all vitals including skin color, temp, pupils, ABCs
Is vomiting a sign of life?
No
FAST
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
name one way to check for LOC
Yelling, hitting ground, sternum rub, trap or ear pinch
How do you treat angina vs a heat attack?
Angina ->nitroglycerine
Heart Attack -> call 911, advise aspirin, keep comfortable
Can you use AED on pregnant person?
Can you use on someone who has been electrocuted?
Yes
Yes
AVPU
Alert
Verbal
Pain
Unresponsive
What do you do if victim is conscious and breathing
recovery position
Difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Stroke - life-threatening (no sweating must cool immediately)
Exhaustion - dangerous (Sweating must cool gradually)
Which side do you put the pillow under for pregnant people?
Under the victims RIGHT side