FIRST AID

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what are the the three objectives of first aid?	to prevent further injury, infection, and the loss of life
what are the 4 methods of controlling bleeding?	direct pressure, elevation, pressure points, and use of a tourniquet as a last resort
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 principal pressure points are on each side of the body? how many all together?	11, 22
what are the 11 pressure points	temple, jaw, neck, collar bone, inner upper arm, inner elbow, wrist, upper thigh, groin, knee, ankle
how many classifications of burns are there	first, second and third
first degree burns:	produces redness, warmth, and mild pain
second degree:	causes red, blistered skin and severe pain
third degree:	destroys tissue, skin and bone in sever cases, however severe pain may be absent due to nerve endings being destroyed
what are the two types of fractures?	closed/ simple or open/ compound. closed is a broken bone

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