First Aid Flashcards
(36 cards)
3 objectives of first aid
Save Life; Prevent Further Injury; Prevent Infection
Methods of Controlling Bleeding
Direct Pressure
Elevation
Pressure Points
Last Resort Tourniquet
How many pressure points on each side of the body?
11
Facial Artery
JAW
Superficial Temporal Artery
TEMPLE
Subclavian Artery
COLLAR BONE
Common Carotid Artery
NECK
Brachial Artery
INNER UPPER ARM
Brachial Artery
INNER ELBOW
Radial/Ulnar Artery
WRIST
Femoral Artery
UPPER THIGH
Iliac Artery
GROIN
Popliteal Artery
KNEE
Anterior/Posterior Tibial Artery
ANKLE
Shock
Disruption of circulatory system
Shock Symptoms
vacant/lackluster eyes Shallow/irregular breathing Cold/moist/pale skin Nausea Weak/Absent Pulse
Shock Treatment
Treatment: Elevate Feet 6 – 12 inch
Cover with blanket
Reassure/calm victim
What are the 3 types of burns?
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Describe 1st Degree Burn
Mildest, producing redness, increased warmth, tenderness and mild pain
Describe 2nd Degree Burn
Red and blistered skin; severe pain
Describe 3rd Degree Burn
Destroyed tissue, skin and bone in severe cases
Severe pain may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed
Heat Exhaustion
Serous disturbance of blood flow to the brain, heart and lungs
Symptoms: Skin cool, moist and clammy; pupils dilated; normal/subnormal body temp.
Treatment: Move victim to cool/a/c area; loosen clothing; apply cool cloths to head/groin/ankles
Heat Exhaustion Symptoms
Symptoms: Skin cool, moist and clammy; pupils dilated; normal/subnormal body temp.
Heat Exhaustion Treatment
Treatment: Move victim to cool/a/c area; loosen clothing; apply cool cloths to head/groin/ankles