Signs / Symptoms
Someone is clutching their throat with a weak ineffective cough
Choking
What is the ratio for CPR?
30:2
You would use this device to control major bleeding
Tourniquet
Nosebleed
Pinch nose, tilt head forward
Why use barrier devices?
To protect yourself and the victim
Breathing trouble, skin is flushed, pain or tightness in chest / shoulder, pain in arms / neck / back / jaw, denial of symtoms
Heart Attack
When can you stop doing CPR?
Ensure airway is open, control bleeding, place tooth in a salt solution or milk / saliva, advise to see dentist
Flush burned area with cool clean water, phone EMS is area is large or face / neck impacted
What are the 3 P's of First Aid? (Goals of First Aid)
Preserve Life, Prevent Further Injury, Promote Recovery
Red black, and grey tissue, waxy tight tissue, underlying tissue and / or organs exposed, pain in severely affected areas is absent
Third degree burns
How much air do you give an infant?
Puff from cheeks
Third degree burn
Phone EMS, Flush with cool clean water, cover with sterile dry dressing
Embedded object in hand
Leave in place, control bleeding, stabilize object, consult doctor
When to seek medical attention for a sunburn
If the victim begins to vomit or develop a fever
High rate of respiration, lightheadedness, panting, gasping
Hyperventilation
What is the depth of compressions for adults?
2 inches / 5 cm
Wet Chemical Burn
Flush with cool clean water for 15 minutes, Phone EMS if area is larger than palm
Electrical Burn
Phone EMS, turn off current, Stand in dry area, look for wounds and cover with dry dressing
What does standard of care mean?
Acting as a reasonable person with your training would
Shallow rapid breathing, weak rapid pulse, cool pale skin, weakness, fear / anxiety
Shock
What do you do if someone vomits?
Roll over, clear airway, roll back, clear airway, continue CPR
What do you do for an extruded eyeball
Proper treatment
Describe a secondary assessment
Proper treatment
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert, verbal, pain, unresponsive