DYA - BASIC FIRST AID
1. CHECK 2. CALL 3. COVER 4. COMPRESS 5.CONNECT to AED if available
5 C's of CPR
ventricular fibrillation
Approximately 70% of patients in cardiac arrest are in a state of _____.
• HEAT • CHEMICALS • ELECTRICITY • RADIATION
Burns are caused by:
• Stop The Burning • Care First • Cool the Burn • Cover the Burn
Care For Burns
POSITION HIM OR HER ON THE BACK AND ELEVATE THE LEGS 8-10 INCHES IF YOU DO NOT SUSPECT A HEAD, NECK OR BACK INJURY.
Care for Faints
• PLACE HIM OR HER ON THE SIDE SO THAT YOU CAN CLEAR THE MOUTH. • DO A FINGER SWEEP AND CLEAR THE MOUTH. • PLACE IN RECOVERY POSITION OR POSITION FOR PROPER CARE.
Care for Vomits
a blow to the nose, sneezing, picking or blowing the nose, and high blood pressure.
Common causes of nose bleeds
-Help the patient to a comfortable position (sitting /lying) -Do not let him/her move around -Assist the patient if he/she has prescribed medication -Loosen tight clothing if any -Call Emergency hotline
Do's in Heart Attack
• Burns involving trouble breathing. • Burns covering more than one body part. • Burns to the head, neck, hands, feet or genitals. • Burns (other than a very minor one) to a child or an elderly person. • Burns resulting from chemicals, explosions, or electricity.
Examples of Critical Burns
• Have the victim rest. • Let the victim sit, stand, or lie however is the most comfortable. • Call 911.
First Aid Tips for Shortness of breath
Check the condition of the victims
First and foremost one should ensure that scene is safe before you go near the victim.
False
If someone is experiencing seizures, place anything in the mouth.
Recovery Position
In CPR: If with pulse and breathing, Perform _____.
10 to 20
In Nosebleed: Apply firm pressure, elevation and rest the patient needs to hold the head well forward and breathe through the mouth while pinching the entire soft part of the nose for _____ to _____ minutes.
hypothermia
In burn care, DO NOT place small children or babies in a cold bath or shower for a full 20 minutes, as this can cause _____.
F = face A = arms S = speech T = time
Meaning of the acronym FAST, in stroke.
1. To save life 2. To prevent further injury 3. Promote Recovery
Purpose of First Aid
Comfort the victim
Talking to and encouraging the victim can help calm the person down until emergency services arrive.
• A pump (the heart) • A network of pipes (blood vessels) • Fluid (blood)
The circulatory system consists of
time
The most important thing for someone who is having or has had a stroke is _____. The sooner someone receives emergency medical treatment, the more the chances of lasting damage are reduced.
Stay Calm
This will help you make rational decisions to deal with the accident.
True
True or False. You should not use ice or ice water in taking care of burns.
• Stay Calm • Know the National Hotline and local Hotline Number • Call emergency Medical Services • Check the condition of the victims • Don't move the victim unless it's a must • Comfort the victim
What to do during Emergencies
If the patient is unconscious, NO pulse and NO breathing
When to perform CPR?
epinephrine pen
a pen that is used in a severe allergic reaction
Dyspnea
also called shortness of breath, is a tight feeling in your chest where you may not be able to take a deep breath.
seizure
can involve no movement or minimal movement of the body, and a person can appear to be looking into space. In this situation, a person will tend not respond when spoken to.
seizure
can involve the involuntary and uncontrollable jerking, twitching or shaking of part or all of the body.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
consists of Circulation (C) Airway (A) Breathing (B)
first aid kit
is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment.
heart attack
is a serious life threatening medical emergency where the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked.
stroke
is a serious life-threatening medical condition which occurs due to the blood supply to part of the brain being cut off. This can happen because of a blood clot or a bleed on the brain.
First Aid
is an immediate and temporary care given to a victim of an accident or sudden illness before the services of a physician is obtained.
nose bleed
is when blood flows from one or both nostrils. It's normally caused by the tiny blood vessels inside the nostrils being ruptured.
Airway and breathing skills
may be lifesaving for a patient whose heart is still beating.