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3 objectives of first aid
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save life, prevent further injury, prevent infection
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methods of controling bleeding
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dirrect pressure, elevation, pressure points, and last resort tourniquet
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examples of pressure points
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temple
jaw neck collar bone inner upper arm inner elbow wrist upper thigh groin knee ankle |
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symptoms of shock
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vacant or lackluster eyes, shallow or irregular breathing, cold pale skin
nausea weak or absent pulse |
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treatment for shock
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lay down
feet elevated maintain body heat calm the victim |
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classifications of burns
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1st degree- mildest
2nd degree- red blistered skin severe pain 3rd degree- destroyed tissue, skin, and bone and severe pain |
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symptoms of heat exhaustion
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skin is cool, moist and clammy
pupils dilated normal body temp sweating |
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treatment of heat exhaustion
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move victim to cool area
loosen clothing apply cool wet cloth fan victim |
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symptoms of heat stroke
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hot/ dry skin
uneven pupil dilation weak rapid pulse |
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treatment of heat stroke
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reduce heat with cold water
apply cold towels move to coolest place possible maintain open airway |
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difference between open and closed fracture
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open- open wound in skin bone may be protruding
closed- internal broken bone |
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personnel rescure from electrical shock
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do not touch victim's body
turn off electrical current remove victim from wire |
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treatment for electrical shock
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CPR
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methods for clearing obstructed airway
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hymlic manuver
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effects of hypothermia
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pale
unconcious slow breathing faint pulse tissue feels semi rigid |
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treatment of hypothermia
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wrap in warm blankets
do not give hot drinks |
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superficial frostbite
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ice crystals form in upper skin layers
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deep frostbite
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ice forming in the deeper tissues
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treatment for deep frost bite
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get victim indoors
place in warm water or with hot water bottles never rub area |
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personnel rescure from electrical shock
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do not touch victim's body
turn off electrical current remove victim from wire |
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treatment for electrical shock
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CPR
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methods for clearing obstructed airway
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hymlic manuver
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effects of hypothermia
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pale
unconcious slow breathing faint pulse tissue feels semi rigid |
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treatment of hypothermia
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wrap in warm blankets
do not give hot drinks |
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superficial frostbite
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ice crystals form in upper skin layers
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deep frostbite
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ice forming in the deeper tissues
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treatment for deep frost bite
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get victim indoors
place in warm water or with hot water bottles never rub area |
