First Aid Flashcards
What are the 6 priorities with First Aid?
- Always check safety;
- Do no harm;
- Preserve life;
- Alleviate suffering;
- Prevent the condition from worsening;
- Promote recovery
What medical situations should you notify the Flight Deck about?
Any situation
Who makes the decision about a call for medical assistance onboard?
Senior Cabin Crew
Who decides on the immediate landing of the aircraft in a medical situation?
Commander
When should a Medical Incident Report Form be filled out?
Any non-standard or unusual situation, occurrence experienced while on duty,
must be reported using a Medical Incident Report Form.
What are some of the mild symptoms for Dehydration?
Dry skin, Chopped lips, Scratchy throat, Itchy nose, Dry eyes, Dry mouth, Dizziness, Headache
What are some of the severe symptoms of Dehydration?
Rapid breathing, Rapid heartbeat, Muscle weakness, Severe dizziness, Up to unconsciousness
What is Hypoxia?
Condition of the body in which the tissues are deprived of oxygen due to an
insufficient supply, inadequate transportation or the inability of the body tissues to use
oxygen.
Brain and eyes are most sensitive.
What are some of the ways to recognise someone with Hypoxia?
Rapid breathing Difficulty with speaking Cyanosis ( bluish – grey ) lips, fingertips Anxiety Headache Nausea Euphoria Inability to perform simple tasks Feeling heavy, tired, sleepy
Definition of Time Of Useful Consciousness?
Describes the maximum time the crew has to make rational, life-saving decisions and carry them out at a given altitude without supplemental oxygen.
What is Hyperventilation?
The excessive rate and depth of respiration leading to abnormal loss of carbon dioxide from the blood.
How can you recognise Hyperventilation?
Unnaturally fast breathing Feeling short of breath Red skin colour Panic Anxiety Attention – seeking behaviour Dizziness or feeling faint Tingling in the hands Cramps in the hands and feet
What to do if a passenger is hyperventilating?
Make the casualty comfortable
Attempt to relief the casualty’s anxiety
Be calm and reassuring
COACH the casualty to slow down their breathing
Reassure and help the casualty to regain control of their breathing
Give sips of water
What is Hysteria?
It is a subconscious condition caused by a psychological stress. People having problems dealing with stress can present with a condition known as hysteria.
What is Sinus Barotrauma?
A sinus block that occurs in the frontal sinuses, located above each eyebrow, or in the maxillary sinuses, located in each upper cheek.
What is Altitude Meteorism?
At altitude, the gases trapped in our stomach and intestines may expand up to 25-30%.
What is Barotrauma?
The physical damage to body tissues caused by a difference in
pressure between a gas space inside, or in contact with, the body, and the
surrounding gas or fluid
How is Decompression Sickness caused?
Caused by the development of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues as a result of a reduction of atmospheric pressure which happens too quickly for the body to dispose of the excessive nitrogen.
What are the three types of stress?
Acute, Episodic Acute Stress, Chronic Stress
What does SAMPLE interview stand for?
Signs and symptoms Allergies Medication Past Medical History/Pregnancy Last Oral Intake Events
