AVIATION HEALTH Flashcards
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An ADULT casualty is CHOKING and NOT coughing. What is your next action?
Administer abdominal thrusts
If you require further medical advice, your primary medical advisor will be:
MEDLINK
A casualty is complaining of chest pain and difficulty in breathing; what will you treat the casualty for?
A suspected heart attack
An UNCONSCIOUS casualty has STOPPED BREATHING. What’s your next action?
CPR
what is the most important piece of equipment to use during a Cardiac Arrest?
AED
What is an EpiPen used for?
Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
An INFANT is choking and NOT coughing. What are your actions..
Alternate between 5 Back slaps and 5 chest thrusts
In what position will you place a casualty experiencing chest pain?
Comfortable sitting position
Which equipment should be used to clean up any body fluid spillage?
UPK
What vital signs will you monitor during secondary survey?
Pulse, breathing, temperature
A casualty has fainted; what position will you place him into?
Lay him flat, elevate his legs
During resuscitation, an adult is.. (What age??)
Puberty and above
An Asthmatic casualty has forgotten his Ventolin, what are your actions?
Retrieve Ventolin from EMK, give 2 puffs 30-60s apart
Low-volume shock can develop after..
Severe vomiting and diarrhea
CONSCIOUS casualty suffered a stroke, what position will you place him into?
A comfortable position with head and shoulders raised
How do you manage a burn?
Flush the affected area with copious amounts of water
When will you place a casualty into the recovery position?
When unresponsive and breathing normally
Which of the following applies when using the Tourniquet?
Do not release once applied
The ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths is:
30:2
When should chest discomfort be treated as a cardiac emergency
- All the time
While a casualty is having a seizure you should..
Protect the casualty from injuring themself and contact MedLink immediately
Your casualty is suffering from nose bleed, your management will be..
- Advise to lean forward and pinch the soft part of the nose for a total of 20min
Your casualty has sprained his ankle, your management will be:
RICE procedure
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)?
MedLink should be contacted when a casualty suffers this reaction