Emergency Action Steps Flashcards
What are the “3 C’s” in an emergency?
Check- the scene and the person.
Call - 911 or the local emergency number.
Care - for the person.
What are some things to check the scene for before you begin to care for an ill or injured person?
Is it safe? Is immediate danger involved?
What happened? How many people were involved?
Is anyone else able to help?
According to first aid guidelines, what is an adult?
Someone about age 12 or older.
According to first aid guidelines, what is a child considered to be?
Someone between the ages of 1 and 12; an infant is someone younger than a year.
When using an AED, a child is considered to between what ages?
Between the ages of 1 and 8, or weighing less than 55 pounds.
As a general rule, call 9-11 if you notice a person has the following conditions:
Unconscious, or altered LOC, breathing problems. Chest pain, discomfort or pressure lasting more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back and radiates to shoulder, arm, neck, jaw, or back. Persistant abdominal pain or pressure. Severe burns, external bleeding. Vomiting or passing blood. Seizures, Stroke. Deformed areas. Head injuries.
Call First situation are usually ________ emergencies.
Cardiac.
In Care First situations, the conditions are often related to _________ emergencies.
Breathing.
After calling 911 and going back to care for the victim, what are some general guidelines to use?
Do no further harm.
Monitor their breathing and consciousness.
Help them rest in more comfortable position.
Keep them at comfortable temperature.
Reassure them.
Give care as needed.
True or False: You should transport a person to a medical facility yourself if they have or may develop a life threatening condition.
False. Also, NEVER transport a person if the trip may make the injury or illness worse or you are unsure of the nature of the injury.
In what situations would you call 911 before giving care?
If any adult or child over 12 years or older who is unconscious, a child or infant has suddenly collapsed, or if there is an unconscious child or infant with known heart problems.
In which situations would you care for a person before calling 911?
If there is an unconscious child younger than 12 years old whom you did not see collapse.
If there is a drowning victim.
Sometimes, it becomes necessary to move an ill or injured person. What are some general guidelines to follow when moving an injured or ill person?
Use your legs, not your back, when you bend.
Bend at the knees and hips and avoid twisting your body.
Walk forward when possible, take small steps and watch where you’re going.
Avoid twisting or bending anyone with a head, spine or neck injury.
Do not move a person who is too large to move comfortably.
What are the two types of non emergency moves?
Walking assist
Two person seat carry
What are some different ways to move someone in an emergency?
Pack Strap Carry
Clothes Drag
Blanket Drag
Ankle Drag
