First aid Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are the 6 principles of first aid
- always check safety
- do no harm
- preserve life
- alleviate suffering
- prevent from worsening
- promote recovery
Cabin crew first aid duties
- asses
- identify
- give treatment
- monitor
- report
What is the first aid squad
- first aider
- assistant first aider
- communicator
- supporter
what does GAMES stand for
gender/ age
area in the cabin
medical support - AVLB or NOT AVLB
equipment used
SAMPLE result
Can we administer medication to the passengers
No
When must you fill out the injury/illness report
no later than 24 hours
What is the relative humidity average
12%
how much water should you drink per hour whilst flying
200ml
What is hypoxia
lack of or insufficient amount of oxygen to the cells
When should you seek emergency medical assistance in case of hypoxia
- if symptoms worsen
- if the passenger loses consciousness
What should we provide a passenger with if they have symptoms of hypoxia
provide oxygen and monitor them
What should we do if a passenger is suffering from hyperventilation?
- give sips of water
- help passenger with breathing
- attempt to relive the casualties anxiety
- make the casualty comfortable
What to do if experiencing barotrauma
- chewing gum or candy, small sips of water
- yawning
- pinch nose and swallow
What to do in case of altitude meteorism
- passes gases
- burp
- use the toilet
What to do in case of decompression sickness
- provide oxygen
- ask about recent diving
- lower altitude/ consider emergency landing
- hospitalisation (hyperbaric chamber)
What is the procedure for opening the airway
head tilt- chin lift
jaw thrust
What is the normal body temperature
37 degrees Celsius
how often should you check a casualties pulse
every 10 minutes, if not unconscious
What is the average pulse rate
adult: 60-100
Child: 70-140
Infant: 90-150
What are the average breaths per minute
adult: 12-20
Child: 20-30
Infant: 30-50
How long do you hold the EpiPen in the causality for
10 seconds
How many minutes can you give the passenger supplementary oxygen
255 minutes
What side should you put a pregnant lady in the recovery position
left side
When do we needs medical assistance on the ground for burns
- 10% of the body
- face/ head
- elderly
- children
