First Aid Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Aims of first adi
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- Preserve life
- Prevent suffering
- prevent a situation from deteriorating
2
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What does a successful outcome depend on?
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- Early recognition of severity
- Good communication
- Implemention of proper treatment
- monitoring
3
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What is Triage?
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Process of prioritising patients based on the severity of their condition
4
Q
Emergancies can be catergorised into 3 groups….
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- Life threatening
-Require Urgent Attention
-Minor emergencies
5
Q
Examples of Life Threatening emergencies
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- poisoning
- Haemorrhage
- CR arrest
- Gastric Torsion
- Severe burns
6
Q
Examples of emergencies that require immediate attention
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- Dyspnoea
- Fractures
- Gasping wounds
- Anuria
- Dystocia
7
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Examples of minor emergencies
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- Lameness
- minor wounds
- vomiting/ diorehhea
- stings/ bites/ minor burns
8
Q
Why are telephone calls imporant?
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- allows to prioritise emergancy
- equipment can be prepared
- First aid advice can be given to owner
-Gather information
9
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What first aid should be carried out for burns?
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Apply cool water as water cools burn down and improves long term healing
10
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What first aid should be carried out for fractures?
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- Stabalize
- Control bleeding
- minimise movement
- prepare for transport
11
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What first aid should be carried out for posion?
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- Check airway/ breathing
- Check circulation (MM)
- Induce vomitting
12
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What first aid should be carried out for seizures?
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- move anything around which could injure them
- keep lighting low
- monitor body temp
- make note of time
