Anything could happen.
I check this on the neck (carotid) and wrist (radial).
What is a pulse?
The most common airway obstruction.
What is the tongue?
The best ways to control bleeding.
What is direct pressure and a tourniquet?
The nickname of your humble, experienced first aid instructor.
Who is sticky?
Often associated with internal bleeding, the symptoms of this condition often includes altered mental status and week, rapid pulses.
What is shock?
First step for someone on fire.
What is extinguish the flames anyway safely possible?
I should stop this only when I am no longer physically able to.
What is performing CPR?
This should be the first consideration in any event, including multiple victim accidents and down officers.
What is scene safety?
A type of delivery that is characterized by a limb or leg presentation.
What is a breech delivery?
This is the medication given for anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine (epi-pen)?
The most appropriate treatment for heat stroke.
What is immersion in water while maintaining airway?
You have a child in cardiac arrest and an AED with only adult pads, I should do this.
What is use the AED with the adult pads?
This abdominal wound should be covered with an large occlusive dressing.
What is an evisceration?
Airway compromise is the biggest concern for this type of medical emergency.
What is poisonings?
A fellow officer who has a head injury and altered LOC should first have this happen first.
What is have their weapon secured?
This is where you should insert and epi-pen.
What is into the thigh between the hip and knee?
I should use this immediately when available at an cardiac arrest call.
What is the AED (automatic external defibrillator)?
A car in an accident with heavy smoke from engine compartment and someone injured inside, We will...
What attempt to remove from car if safe to do so?
A pregnant female with 3 previous deliveries and frequent contractions is a sign of this.
What is imminent delivery?
This frequent medical condition can often include combativeness until properly treated.
What is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)?
Preventing heat loss is an often missed important part of this process.
What is bleeding control?
The first step when treating an unresponsive patient from electrocution.
What is turn off the electricity?
The best possible position for a patient with a chest wound to assist with respiratory effort.
What is sitting upright?
A baby is delivered with the chord around its neck, we should try this.
What is try to slip the chord over the patient's neck?
This condition can often be mimicked by hypoglycemia or alcohol overdose.
What is an CVA (Cerebral vascular accident)?