ACRONYMS
ABC
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
If the patient has multiple levels of burn, this is the level are you going to treat
The most severe
Numbness, fatigue, irritability, slurred speech, uncontrollable shivering, poor judgement.
Hypothermia
Type of bandage is used most often for a figure 8 ankle wrap?
Ace Bandage
Name 4 heat Related Emergenices
Dehydration
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
A brief loss of consciousness
Fainting
Jewelry used to communicate medical information
Medical Alert Bracelet or Necklace
R.I.C.E.
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
The most important first aid for a chemical burn
Dilution
The skin is exposed to temperatures cold enough that ice crystals begin to form in the tissues.
Frostbite
Do this if the splint is too big
Pad it.
Process for Tissue or tooth that has been torn off
Place in cool water
Abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Seizures
Name 4 Symptoms of a Heart Attack
Chest Pain, Shoulder Pain
Shortness of breath
Nausea
Fatigue
Jaw Pain
C.P.R.
Cardio
Pulmonary
Resuscitation
The most common type of burn
Sunburn
The body's cooling system begins to fail and core temperatures rise above 105 degrees.
Heatstroke
What are two types of fractures
Simple (Closed)
Compound (Open)
What are gloves and eye protection
Universal Precautions
High blood sugar and rarely causes death.
Hyperglycemia
In CPR for adults, what is the compression to breath ratio?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
A.E.D.
Automated
External
Defibrillator
The medical classification for identifying burn thickness
Superficial
Partial-Thickness
Full-Thickness
Without enough fluids, it can happen in both hot weather as well as cold weather.
Dehydration
This will help decrease swelling
~ cold applications
~ elevate the injury
Position a patient with a nosebleed
Pinch nose and lean forward
An artery to the brain bursts or is blocked by a clot.
Stroke
When to Call 9-1-1
Chest Pain
Head Injury
F.A.S.T.
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
Flush Protocol for an area that has been exposed to a chemical Agent
Minimum 15 minute flush
Can be brought on by a combination of dehydration and a warm environment.
Heat Exhaustion
A Broken bone that does not cut through the skin.
Closed or Simple Fracture
What are the 4 causes of burns?
Heat
Electricity
Chemicals
Radiation
A life-threatening condition that causes death or damage to the heart muscle
Heart Attack
The assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment
Triage