Section 106 Flashcards
(54 cards)
What is section 106?
First aid and field sanitation fundamentals
How many general rules of first aid are there?
9
9 general rules of first aid
1) Take a moment to get organized.
2) unless contraindicated, make your preliminary examination in the position and place you find the victim.
3) a multi-victim situation, limit your preliminary survey to observing for
4) examine the victim for fractures, especially in the skull, neck, spine, and rib area
5) Remove enough clothing to get a clear idea of the extent of the injury. Respect the victim’s modesty as you proceed, and do not allow the victim to become chilled
6) Keep the victim reassured and comfortable
7) Avoid touching open wounds or burns with your fingers or unsterile objects.
8) Unless contraindicated, position the unconscious or semiconscious victim on his side or back, with the head turned to the side to minimize choking or the aspirating of vomitus. Never give an unconscious person any substance by mouth
9) always carry a litter patient feet first
What is the difference between tactical and non tactical?
Tactical is military (Class)
Non tactical is civilians (priority)
What is triage?
to sort
What are the classes for tactical?
Class 1-require minor professional treatment
Class 2- require immediate life-sustaining measures or are of a moderate nature
Class 3-treatment can be delayed without jeopardy to life or loss of limb.
Class 4-wounds or injuries would require extensive treatment beyond the immediate medical capabilities
What are the priorities of non tactical?
Priority 1-correctable life-threatening illnesses or injuries such as respiratory arrest or obstruction, open chest or abdomen wounds, femur fractures, or critical or complicated burns.
Priority 2- serious but non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries (eye injuries)
Priority 3- minor injuries (soft tissue injuries, simple fractures)
Priority 4- dead or fatally injured
What is ABCDE?
Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Expose
What is a primary survey?
A rapid initial assessment to detect and treat life-threatening conditions that require immediate care
What is a secondary survey?
A complete and detailed assessment consisting of a subjective interview and an objective examination, including vital signs and head-to-toe survey
When should be completed once on scene?
10 minutes
What is essence of shock control and prevention?
To recognize the onset of the condition and to start treatment before the symptoms fully develop
What is the BPM of Neurogenic shock?
60 bpm
What is BPM of Hemorrhagic shock?
140bpm
what is the best way to control external bleeding?
pressure dressing
What is a pressure point?
A point on the body where a main artery lies near the skin surface and over a bone.
How many pressure points are there?
22 (11 on each side)
What is your last resort to control hemorrhages?
Tourniquet
Do you give medications to someone with a head wound?
NO
What is priority in a facial wound?
maintain an airway
Always cover both eyes and never remove any embedded objects. (T or F)
true
All chest wounds are considered serious. (t or f)
true
What is the most serious chest wound?
sucking chest wound
Do you ever push a persons intestines back in for an abdominal wound?
NO
