GMT Flashcards
What is the primary assessment?
- Level of consciousness
- Airway and breathing
- Circulation
What are the vital organs?
Brain, heart and lungs.
Where do you get the FAKs from if it is not life threatening?
L1 or ML1.
Where do you get the FAKs from when it is life threatening?
The nearest FAK available.
What colour is the opening seal on medical equipment?
Blue.
What colour is the closing seal on medical equipment?
Yellow.
Whose permission do you need when opening the first FAK?
Pursers.
Whose permission do you need when opening the second FAK?
Captains.
What is the closing seal colour of the SEMK when it can be used again?
Green.
What is the closing seal colour of the SEMK when it cannot be used again?
Yellow.
Where do you check the pulse for an infant?
Branchial pulse.
Where do you check the pulse for an adult?
Wrist pulse.
Where are the disposable thermometers located?
UPK, FAK AND EMK.
Whose permission do you need to open the EMK?
Captain and GMS
How to know when the oxygen is flowing in the medical oxygen masks?
Hissing sound.
What is the normal body temperature?
36.5 - 37.5.
What is the normal pulse rate for adult, child and infant?
Adult - 60-80
Child - 80-100
Infant - 100-120
What is the breathing rate for adult, child and infant?
Adult - 10-20
Child - 20-30
Infant - 30-50
What is the pain rate scale?
1-10.
What are the components of the secondary assessment?
SAMPLE,
HEAD TO TOE,
VITAL SIGNS
What does sample stand for?
Signs and symptoms,
Allergies,
Medications,
Past medical history,
Last meal,
Events
What is the head to toe assessment?
Assess for medical jewellery
What assessment do you do when you suspect injuries?
DOTS.
Deformities
Open injuries
Tenderness
Swelling
What are the components of basic management?
- Manage life threatening conditions
- Provide oxygen
- Monitor vital signs
- Reassure casualty
- Avoid overcrowding
- Monitor vital signs
- Update supervisor
