Primary Assesment
Prior before physically helping a patron, the lifeguard should be wearing what?
What is Gloves?
An physical examination performed after life- threatening issues are managed
What is a head-to-toe exam?
A condition where the body can not properly regulate blood sugar levels
A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain.
What is a Stroke?
A heat illness characterized by heavy sweating, dizziness and nausea.
What is Heat Exhaustion?
A quick method to determine a victim’s level of consciousness using verbal and physical stimuli
A systematic tool to gather a victims medical history
What is SAMPLE questions?
Patron is pale, and disoriented, and has cool clammy skin
What is Signs and Symptoms?
A stroke recognition tool focusing on face symmetry, arm strength, speech and time.
What is FAST?
What is a heat stroke?
Uh oh, patron is not responding to any physical or verbal stimuli, now......
What is ABC check?
A piece of jewelry to reveal important medical information in the event the patron goes unresponsive.
What is a Medical Alert Bracelet?
The First Aid treatment for a conscious diabetic experiencing diabetic emergency
What is giving fast-acting sugar?
Patron is displaying, chest pain, pale skin, sweating
What are signs and symptoms of Heart Attack and Angina.
Hot and DRY skin, altered level of consciousness, vomiting
What are signs and symptoms of Heat Stroke?
Steps after noticing the patron is not breathing
What is clear the pool, call 9-1-1 and get AED and O2 and begin CPR?
To ensure patient is continuing to have stable vitals within the short time frame
What is recheck vitals every 2-5 minutes?
The next action when the fast-acting sugar is not working
What is to call 9-1-1 and monitor vitals.
Are you allergic to aspirin? Have you been advised by a doctor to not take aspirin?
What are questions before helping someone administer ASA
The most important first aid priorities for heat stroke.
What is rapid cooling and activating EMS
Look, Listen, Feel, for regular movement for 10 seconds
What is checking for breathing?
A legal document that has be done after every first aid.
What is a pink form?........(Public Accident & Injury Report)
Alexis shoved a skittles down this unconscious patron throat.
What is THE WRONG FIRST AID?
A small checklist before assisting a patron with their own prescription Right Person, Right Medication, Right Dosage, Right Route, Right Time.
What are the 5 Rights of Medication?
Massaging, encouraging fluids and taking electrolytes
What is first aid for a heat cramp?