Snake bites
Two puncture marks, swelling, dizziness, and sweating are possible indicators of this.
What are the signs of a snake bite?
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillator make up this safety checklis
What is DRSABCD?
Stretching or tearing a ligament causes this common sports injury.
What is a sprain?
The golden rule for treating something stuck in a wound.
What is never remove it?
The number to call for emergency help in Australia.
What is 000?
The very first thing you should do when a snake bite is suspected.
What is call 000 and keep the person still?
Before helping, a first aider always looks for these to stay safe.
What are hazards or dangers?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral form this treatment method.
What is RICER?
Pulling out an object can cause this serious problem.
What is severe bleeding?
Before helping anyone, this is the first rule of first aid.
What is danger?
Remaining calm and motionless slows the spread of venom through this system.
What is the lymphatic system?
Calling out and gently touching the shoulder helps test this.
What is response?
Applying ice for 15–20 minutes every two hours helps do this.
What is reduce pain and swelling?
Dressings should be placed in this way around a stuck object.
What is around it, not on top of it?
Put the casualty in this position if they’re breathing.
What is the recovery position?
The type of bite or sting that might be life threatening.
What is venomous?
You should look, listen and feel for breathing for about this long.
What is 10 seconds?
Seeing a doctor or physio after an injury is this step of RICER.
What is Referral?
Blood loss can lead to this dangerous body reaction.
What is shock?
This device delivers an electrical shock to the heart to correct a life-threatening abnormal rhythm.
What is a defibrillator?
The purpose of this technique is to slow venom spread by keeping the limb still.
What is the pressure-immobilisation technique?
When someone isn’t breathing, you start this—30 compressions and 2 breaths.
What is CPR?
This step in RICER reduces swelling, limits fluid buildup, and alleviates pain.
What is elevate?
You should call for help immediately if bleeding does not stop after this many minutes of pressure.
What is 10 minutes?
This acronym is the C in DRSABCD.
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?