SHOCK
What the skin is like
Cool, Clammy, and Pale
Without enough fluids, it can happen in both hot weather as well as cold weather.
Dehydration
This will help decrease swelling
~ cold applications
~ elevate the injury
Minor Cut
Clean Wound and Cover
The most common type of burn
Sunburn
Should you keep the patient warm or cold?
Warm
The skin is exposed to temperatures cold enough that ice crystals begin to form in the tissues.
Frostbite
When you suspect a head, neck, or back injury.
Stabilize the head and neck
Superficial/Minor Burn
Cold water and aloe vera.
F.A.S.T.
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
The position you should place an unconscious patient in.
Recovery Position
The body's cooling system begins to fail and core temperatures rise above 105 degrees.
Heatstroke
A broken bone that does not cut through the skin.
Closed or Simple Fracture
Sprain
Rest, ice, compression, elevation(R.I.C.E)
The medical classification for identifying burn thickness
Superficial
Partial-Thickness
Full-Thickness
How high you should raise the injured person's feet.
12 inches
Can be brought on by a combination of dehydration and a warm environment.
Heat Exhaustion
An open wound occuring from broken bones.
Open or Compound fracture
Broken Bone
Call 911 and keep stabilized(Splint)
The assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment
Triage
Name 2 types of shock
Cardiogenic shock
Hypovolemic shock
Anaphylactic shock
Septic shock
Neurogenic shock
Numbness, fatigue, irritability, slurred speech, uncontrollable shivering, poor judgement.
Hypothermia
Do this if the splint is too big
Pad it
Injury while hiking
Someone stays back with the injured person and a group of people go to get help
A serious illness that can sometimes result when bacteria is introduced through cuts, abrasions, and other breaks in the skin.
Tetanus