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Is it essential that your life and safety aren’t placed at risk?

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Yes it is essential, you yourself must not become a victim

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How do you approach a life threatning situation?

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Approach the situation and remain alert to possible environmental hazards that may have contributed to the accident or occurrence

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What does the Royal Life Saving Society Australia suggest that all first aid treatment is based on?

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Common sense

Knowledge

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What are the 6 procedures which are recommended to follow during an emergency? (in a row)

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Requesting a phone

Contacting emergency services

Direct people for help

Instruct people how to give CPR

Observe those in shock

Request assistance with bandaging/bleeding control/splints/slings etc.

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What does DRSABCD stand for?

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Danger
Response
Send for help
Airway
Breathing
CPR
Defibrillation
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What does danger mean from DRSABCD?

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Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient

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What does response mean from DRSABCD?

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Check for response (i.e. ask name, squeeze shoulders). If there is no response, send for help, if there is a response, monitor the response and make comfortable

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What does airway mean from DRSABCD?

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Open the mouth, and if foreign material is present, place in the recovery position, and clear airway with fingers

Open the airway by tilting head with chin lift

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What is the recovery position?

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a position used in first aid to prevent choking in unconscious patients, in which the body is placed facing downwards and slightly to the side, supported by the bent limbs.

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How do you manage a conscious patient?

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Treat shock, bleeding, fractures and other injuries

Placing the patient in a comfortable position

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How do you manage an unconscious victim?

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They must be handled very gently, and care must bee taken to avoid twisting or forward movement of the head or neck to prevent or minimise a neck injury

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How do you place a patient into the recovery position?

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Lean across patient and grasp arm on their far side, and extend this arm out from the body

Take thee patient’s nearest arm and place this across their chest so that their hand rests on the shoulder of the arm that is extended

Place your hand that is nearest to the patient’s leg behind their knee while supporting the shoulders with the other hand, and lift the leg until the foot is flat on the floor

Using both hands, roll the patient away from you and on to their side. Lower arm should still be outstretched. The upper leg should roll across and onto the floor. Neck needs to be supported

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What is the STOP acronym?

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Stop further activity from taking place

Talk and ask questions

Observe the injured area

Prevent further injury

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What does CPR stand for?

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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How do you conduct CPR?

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Locate the compression point (centre point of chest)

Conduct 5 cycles of 30 compressions and two breaths in two minutes if possible

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What are the five steps in performing the chest compressions?

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  1. Place heel of hand at centre of the victim’s chest
  2. Press down so you compress the chest - be smooth and rhythmical- 1/3 of chest depth
  3. Rate of 30 compressions, 2 breaths
  4. Apply pressure directly over chest not at an angle
  5. Allow chest to recoil after compression
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What are the steps for CPR on a baby?

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  1. Keep head in neutral position
  2. Rate of 30 compressions and 2 breaths
  3. Breaths should be a light puff only
  4. Cover the mouth and nose for the breaths
  5. Chest compressions with two fingers

Depth of compression should be 1/3 of chest depth

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What are the steps for CPR of a child?

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  1. Slight head tilt
  2. Rate of 30 compressions and two breaths
  3. One hand for compressions
  4. 1/3 of chest depth
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Is treating bleeding more important than resuscitation?

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No

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How do you manage body fluids when someone is bleeding?

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Personal protection such as gloves, sterile dressings and disposable equipment

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How do you tell if an artery has been damaged?

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Blood will be bright red and may spurt. This is life threatening

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How do you tell if a vein has been damaged?

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Blood will be darker and the flow is not as forceful. This is life threatening

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How do you tell if a capillary has been damaged?

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Blood will ooze

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How do you manage a bleeding crisis?

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Use PER

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What does PER stand for?
Pressure - Apply pressure to wound to restrict flow of blood Elevation - Raise affected limb above the level of the heart Rest Also monitor the patient's vital signs and signs of shock and seek medical assistance
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What is shock?
Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body.
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What are the four signs of shock?
Pale, clammy skin, rapid or weak pulse Rapid shallow breathing Collapsed altered state of consciousness Thirst
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How do you manage for shock? (7 + 1)
Call for urgent medical assistance Elevate the patient’s legs so they are above the level of the heart Treat the cause of the shock if possible (e.g. wounds, burns) Altered state of consciousness – if breathing and unconscious, place in recovery position Reassure Monitor closely Try and keep body temperature stable; if cold, cover with blankets If face is pale, raise the tailbone
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Should spinal injuries be treated seriously?
Yes, it can result in permanent damage, where organs below the site of damaged spinal cord can't receive signals and therefore won't function. Immobilisation or minimal movement is necessary for potential spinal injuries
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What are the signs of spinal injury? (6)
Pain at the site Being able to recount the events leading to the injury Loss of movement Sensation of tingling in hands or feet Bump or lump on the backbone Onset of shock
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How do you manage spinal injuries? (6)
Immobilisation of patient and placing a possible pad around the neck and back of the patient Seek urgent medical assistance Monitor/treat for shock DRSABCD Support the head at all times Maintain body heat
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If a patient receives a neck and spinal injury, should you move the casualty?
Only if they have to be moved because of a life threatening situation
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How do you take care of an unconscious casualty?
First consideration - ensure no further injury occurs Recovery position - They are on their side, with the head tilted slightly back (for a clear airway) and slightly downwards (to ensure any fluids escape from the mouth)
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How do you clear airways?
Lower the person on his or her back onto the floor, arms to the side. Clear the airway. If a blockage is visible at the back of the throat or high in the throat, reach a finger into the mouth and sweep out the cause of the blockage.
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What are soft tissue injuries?
Soft tissue injuries occur when the body's muscles, tendons or ligaments experience a degree of trauma.
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What are three examples of soft tissue injuries?
Contusions Strains Sprains
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What are contusions?
They are basically bruises which is the result of trauma to the skin which causes damage to underlying blood vessels. The amount of discolouration under the skin depends upon size and number of blood vessels disrupted
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What are strains?
Strains occur when a muscle is exposed to a greater workload than is normally encountered and is stretched beyond its normal limit. It happens when a muscle comes under stress before properly warmed up as well.
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What are sprains?
A sprain occurs at a joint and is normally associated with the stretching of that joint beyond its normal range of movement, often causing the ligaments to stretch and sometimes tear.
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What are six symptoms of soft tissue injuries?
``` Pain Bruising Swelling Loss of Motion Deformity Shock ```
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What method can you use to manage soft tissue injuries?
RICER principle
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What does the RICER principle stand for and state
Rest - The injured part Ice - An ice pack or cold compress should be applied to the injured site. Do not apply directly to the skin, but wrap in a damp cloth. The ice should be applied for 10 to 20 minutes every 2 hours. Compression - Apply a compression bandage to the injured site Elevation - The injured area should be elevated Referral - If unsure of the extent of the injury, medical advice should be sought
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What are dislocations?
They are injuries to joints where one bone is displaced from another. It can be caused by direct trauma or abnormal twisting, resulting in a displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint
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What are the three symptoms of dislocation?
Pain Deformity Loss of motion
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Where are three common sites of dislocation?
Fingers Shoulders Patella
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Should you attempt to relocate a displaced bone?
No, only a doctor can attempt to relocate the bone
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What are hard tissue injuries?
Hard tissue injuries involve damage to the bones or teeth and are caused as a direct result of force applied to the body, resulting in fractures, dislocations and other breakages.
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What are fractures?
A fracture is a break in a bone. Sometimes the fracture may be a single, clean break or there may be several breaks.
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What are four causes of fractures?
Direct force-bone is broken at site of impact Abnormal muscle contraction Indirect force-bone breaks some distance from the point of impact Diseased bone
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What are 7 symptoms of fractures?
Pain at the site of injury Inability to move injured part or unnatural movement of injured part Deformity of injured part Swelling and discolouration Grating of bones Tenderness Possible shock
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What are the three types of fractures?
Closed (simple) Open (compound) Complicated
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What are closed (simple) fractures?
The bone is fractured but there is no cut or wound at the fracture site, and the bleeding remains concealed beneath the skin
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What are open (compound) fractures?
The end of the fractured bones protrudes through the skin. Here, there is visible external bleeding, and infections may enter the body and the bone
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What are complicated fractures?
The fractured bone damages the local tissues (i.e. organs)
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What is the treatment for someone who has a fractur who is responsive
Conduct a Primary Survey and act accordingly Prevent movement at site Immobilise the joint above and below the fracture site, if possible. If necessary, splint in position of comfort for the victim. Do not attempt to realign a badly deformed limb Where possible, an immobilised fractured limb should be elevated to reduce pain and swelling. Treat for shock Support a fractured jaw with the hand. If necessary, pull the lower jaw forward to keep the airway open.
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What are full arm slings?
An arm sling holds the forearm in a raised or horizontal position and can support an injured upper arm, forearm and wrist.
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When should you use full arm slings?
Injuries to the forearm and/or wrist
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How do you apply a full arm sling? (5)
Support the injured forearm approximately parallel to the ground with the wrist slightly higher than the elbow Place an opened triangular bandage between the body and the arm, with its apex towards the elbow Extend the upper point of the bandage over the shoulder on the uninjured side Bring the lower point up over the arm, across the shoulder on the injured side to join the upper point and tie firmly. Ensure the elbow is secured by folding the excess bandage over the elbow and securing with a safety pin
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What are elevation slings
This type of sling supports the forearm and hand in a raised position, with the fingertips touching the casualty's shoulder. This sling can help to control bleeding and minimise swelling in the forearm or hand.
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When should you use elevation slings?
Injuries to the shoulder and collar bone
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What are collar and cuff slings?
A Collar and Cuff is a loop of foam-based bandage that is suitable for use as an arm sling. It offers more versatility for the patient than the broad-arm sling, thus more suitable for combining with a forearm or upper arm cast.
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When should you use collar and cuff slings?
Injuries to the upper arm or clavicle
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If a person is unconscious and you need to get consent for treatment, who do you go to?
Family
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What is the good Samaritan law?
Good Samaritan laws offer legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are, or whom they believe to be injured, ill, in peril, or otherwise incapacitated.
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What does it mean by the concept of common sense vs heroics
I.e. don't try saving someone from water if you cant drown. Basically use common sense when saving people
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What 5 things should you report to emergency services?
Exact location of accident Number of casualties Number of casualties Type of accident Injuries hat special services may need to attend the site
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What 6 other dangers should you look out for in an accident?
Fallen wires Fuel Explosive gases Shattered glass or sharp debris Rips in water Fire
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How should you control traffic accidents? (6)
Avoid danger from other traffic – use hazard lights, use bystanders to aid with approaching traffic etc Light up the scene with headlights (low beam) Account for all occupants of each accident vehicle. Some occupants may be hidden behind debris or thrown from the vehicle Turn off the car engine where possible Have fire extinguishers ready (if available) Once the accident site is secure, continue with DRSABCD and injury management.
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Under what conditions are you allowed to remove the casualty from a vehicle?
There is evidence of increasing shock and the casualty is upright in the car The casualty is unconscious and an adequate airway cannot be maintained The casualty’s position prevents access to control bleeding There is danger of fire CPR needs to be commenced and the casualty is not in a position to do so
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What is the general rule for removing casualties in cars?
Don't do it unless necessary and only do it if certain conditions are met
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What are some factors to consider in planning a water rescue? (7)
The number of casualties Distance from the shore The water depth and temperature What rescue equipment is available The physical and psychological state of the casualty and their swimming ability Rips or currents at the beach Hidden dangers under the water
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What are some protective strategies for managing electrical accidents? (3)
Not touching cars or objects that are in contact with fallen power lines Turning power off at the source Removing live power cords with non conducting material
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Is there a risk of cross infection when administering first aid?
Yes
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What kinds of illnesses can be transferred? (5)
Colds and influenza HIV/AIDS Glandular fever Measles Chickenpox
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What is a way to prevent infection?
Use hygienic practices and create a barrier so that the infection can't pass from one person to another (I.e. Resuscitation mask)
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How should you prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS?
Make sure that you don't have any open wounds in contact with the other infected person being treated Cover sores, grazes, cuts, abrasions or incisions of any nature that exposes anyone’s blood Cover the face of an unconscious person with a face mask before administrating CPR (or do compressions only) Wash hands and any surfaces of the body that have made contact with the casualty with soap and warm water asap following treatment
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What are first aiders expected to do (i.e. people who have first aid qualifications)? (5)
Use reasonable care in assessing the priorities of the situation based on their level of training Take steps to call for further medical assistance Keep the casualty stabilised until medical assistance arrives Follow established treatment and management protocols Not misrepresent themselves or take unnecessary risks.
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Does a first aider need to seek consent before touching victims?
Yes. If victim is unconscious or unable to communicate, consent is assumed, if not get family
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What written records should first aiders have? (5)
Date Time of incident Factual explanation Advice given Details of witnesses if any were present These are all required in the court of law
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What does responsible citizenship suggest about giving help and assistance?
Have to do it to the best of our ability
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Is common sense or heroics better?
Common sense
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What is debriefing?
Involves obtaining information about the circumstances of the incident that resulted in first aid being administered. The rescuer/s may be required to give an account of what happened and describe as precisely as possible the nature of the incident.
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Why do rescuers involved in emergency procedures need counselling?
Providing emergency care, organising help and possibly watching life slip away can be very upsetting for individuals and result in personal pain. This can lead to anxiety, depression and possibly an inability to cope. Counselling is beneficial as it provides the opportunity to ‘work through’ situations and dispel feelings of blame and inadequacy. Emergency first aid may provide an opportunity for a life or lives to be saved. However, if life is lost, rescuers should not feel that the blame rests with them if they acted in accordance with their training and ability level.
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HOW DO YOU MANAGE THESE VARIOUS INJURIES
YES

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