SINGAPORE
OPEN WOUND
The skin is broken and allows the blood to escape from the body
LACERATED WOUND
-It is a cut caused by blunt force like accident, fall, RTA
ENLIST TYPES OF EXTERNAL HAEMORRHAGE / BLEEDING
Capillary EH, Arterial EH, Venous EH.
DEFINE SHOCK
Shock is a life threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow.
CLOSED WOUND
The skin is not broken and allows the blood to escape from the circulatory system but not from the body
INTERNAL BLEEDING IS THE TYPE OF ?
CLOSED WOUND:- Blood is lost from the circulatory system and blood collects in one of the body cavities
ENLIST TYPES OF SHOCK
Septic, Anaphylactic, Cardiogenic, Hypovolemic, Neurogenic
SEPTIC SHOCK
Occurs from infection like bacteria, viruses, fungi
HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK
Excessive loss of blood and body fluid
WHAT IS STRAIN ?
Injury regarding muscle and tendon
DEFINE FIRST AID
It is temporary and immediately treatment giving patient of accident and suddenly illness before medical aid is available.
DEFINE WOUND
A wound is an abnormal break in the skin or other tissues which allows blood to escape.
WHAT IS SPRAIN ?
Injury regarding ligament.
BRUISES it is also known as ?
Contusions
What is the difference betn INCISED WOUND and LACERATED WOUND ?
Sharp objects and Blunt force, Less infectn and More infection, Less tissue rupture and Excessive tissue rupture
FIRST AID IN MINOR BLEEDING
Wash the wound, Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding, apply some antiseptic cream, Cover the wound with a clean bandage
ENLIST CAUSES OF SHOCK
caused by any condition that reduces blood flow, Heart problems, bleeding or dehydration, infection or severe allergic reactn, Certain medications
Injuries of the skeletal system can be grouped as ?
Sprain, strain, dislocation, and fracture
Enlist two types of fracture and explain ?
Closed fracture:- the broken bone has not pierced the skin.
Open fracture:- The broken bone just out through the skin.
What not to do in first aid ?
Do not let the casualty see her injury, Do not leave the casualty, Do not assume that the casualty has only obvious injuries.
ENLIST TYPES OF WOUND
Open, Close, Incised, Lacerated, contused, Avulsion, Punctured, Abrasion, Penetrating, Perforating
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SHOCK
Early phase, Developing phase, Advanced phase, Final phase
Enlist and explain another types of fracture.
Comminuted fracture, Depressed fracture, Pathological fracture, Greenstick fracture, Impacted fracture, Complicated fracture
EXPLAIN RICE PROCEDURE
R: Rest the injured part, I: Apply ice or cold compress, C: Compress the injury, E: Elevate the injured part to reduce blood flow
ENLIST 5 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID
Reach the accident spot immediately, Look for breathing difficulty, Arrange for appropriate medical advice, Do not give anything orally, Keep notes of details of casualty