A type of open wound commonly called scrape, rug burn, or road rash
Abrasion
Superficial, affecting the outer layer of skin. Often red, swollen, and tender i.e. sunburn
First degree burns
Brain injury that is caused to a blow to the head, changing the way the brain functions. Sign include loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea, etc.
Concussion
The device treats allergic reactions, during which signs include itching, runny nose, hives, etc.
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Care provided to individual experiencing a seizure
Dressings, such as gauze pads, and bandages, such as a roll of gauze, are used to maintain pressure over this type of bleeding
External Bleeding
Full-thickness, affects all layers of skin including underlying fat. Skin can look charred, gray, waxy and can cause nerve damage
Third degree burns
Flush eye out with water, close unaffected eye, call 9-1-1
Signs of a diabetic emergency
Weakness, hunger, vision difficulty, fruity breath odor, diminished level of consciousness
How to recognize a guest experiencing a stroke
F.A.S.T
F = facial droop
A = arm weakness
S = speech difficulty
T = time to call 9-1-1
Used to care for internal bleeding to extremities such as bruised leg or twisted ankle
R.I.C.E
Four types of burns
Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation
sit down, lean slightly forwards, pinch nostrils
Care provided to an individual who faints
Position guest on their back on a flat surface, check for responsiveness & breathing, loosen clothing, provide supplemental oxygen, call 9-1-1
Used to control life-threatening bleeding from extremity wounds. Applies circumferential pressure.
Tourniquets
Rule of the Hand
Use gauze pad to control bleeding, hold it to crown and rinse gently
To care for a missing tooth
Signs of a heart attack
chest discomfort, breathing difficulty, sweating, nausea, fatigue, etc.
Signs of guest having a breathing emergency (asthma attack)
(1) struggling to breath (2) extensive coughing (2) fatigue (3) bluish lips (4) slow breathing
Involves internal bleeding from a blunt injury that doesn't break the skin. These include bruising, swelling, tenderness, etc.
Closed wounds
First step into caring for thermal burns
Stop the burning process and reduce the pain by applying cool water
Signs of this head injury include deformity of skull, bloody fluid from ears or nose, heavy bleeding, brain matter exposed
Skull Fracture
Care provided for individual experiencing heat exhaustion
(1) have guest rest in a cool environment (2) provide water (3) Water-soaked towels (4) call 9-1-1
Signs to recognize shock
Anxiety, restlessness, pale skin, bluish skin, nausea, rapid breathing and heart rate