EFU Flashcards
(36 cards)
Goal of first aid
The three p’s of rescue process:
1. Preserve life
2. Prevent injuries
3. Promote recovery - tell them to go to a doctor
When approaching a incident you should first…
Check your hazards
You should contact EMS for victims who are….
1.
Why use Self protection (barrier devices)
To protect you and the victim from each other
Legally implication of first aid
CPR - one rescuer
ABC’s
How to treat shock
WARTS
Warmth
Abc
Rest and reassurance
Semi- prone position
Primary assessment
Secondary assessment
When to stop treatment
Abstracted airway
Bystander management
Angina
Heart attack
When to stop CPR
External bleeding
Self rescue from cold water
Self rescue from moving water
Self rescue cold water (HELP)
Heat
Escape
Lessening
Position
3 types of rescues
- Open water
- Talk rescue
- Unconscious rescue
Rescuers check list
- Hazzards
- Assists
- Entries
- Approaches
- Reverse, Ready, Reassess
- Removals
- Follow up
Self- rescue from moving water
Stroke