Cold Hard Facts
What are the preventions to Cold Injuries
Stay warm (layers), stay dry, and don't be risky
What are the 3 Stages of Burns and describe them
1st: Mild Red, Skin, Epidermis Damaged
2nd: Red, Blistered, Epidermis and Dermis
3rd: White, Through Epidermis, Dermis and sometimes to the bone
What is the difference between Poisons and venom
Poison is ingested, inhaled, absorbed
Venom is Injected
What is Shock?
When not enough blood or oxygen is given to certain organs.
What is the Difference between Implied Consent and Expressed Consent
Implied: When someone is unconscious, Intoxicated, Unable to speak, or a minor who has a guardian
Expressed: When someone is able to give consent verbally or through writing
This Injury is caused By the Reflection of light upon snow and Ice injuring the eyes
Snow Blindness
What are the 3 Heat Injuries
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Who should you call if you ingested poison besides 911?
Poison Control
When your Heart stops beating properly
What is Cardiac Arrest
What does the Good Samaritan Law protect?
protects you from getting sued when you voluntarily perform first aid on someone.
What are all of the Cold Injuries
Frostbite
Hypothermia
Chilblains
Snow blindness
Trench Foot
What is the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a less severe version of heat stroke where your body temperature is not regulated and delirious. Heat stroke is when your body starts to shut down because of this.
What is the Do's and Don'ts for treatments of poisonous plants
Do: Wash area with soap and water
Apply cool compress
Seek Medical Care if severe
Do Not: Scratch of Pop Blisters
How would you treat shock (name all steps)
CCC+ABC, Lay on Back or side, Lift legs, Loosen Clothing, regulate temperature, Comfort.
What is a compound fracture
A fracture where the bone pierces the skin
What are the treatments for Chilblains
CCC’s and ABC’s, Move victim to warmer environment, Protect the affected area with loose clothing, Gradually heat up area, Do not instantly go from cold to hot, Moisturize skin to ease itchiness, If severe call 911
What are Two other Types of Burns
Electrical
Chemical
What are 3 examples of poisonous snakes.
Cobra, rattle snake, viper
What does D.E.P.T stand for
What does R.I.C.E stand for
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
What are the 3 stages of frostbite?
Frostnip
Superficial
Deep Frostbite
What should you Do and what should you NOT do during a 3rd degree burn
DO: Call 911, apply loose gauze, remove tight clothing, evaluate.
DON'T: apply water/ointment, touch area
describe how to treat poison/venom.
CCCs, ABCs, Poison Control, if applicable put limb below heart, wrap in dressing, clean wound, if possible obtain specimen or describe it.
What is an AED and how would you use it
Automatic External Defibrillator
Be dry, Use it to see if heart needs shock, Place pads, Shout Clear before delivering Shock. (Says on AED)
Name one of the 2 Person Carries
Two-Man Carry
Square carry
Seat Carry