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• Encourage the person to breathe slowly, using the abdominal muscles. 2" Define Terms: Dressing - Heat cramps Fainting - Heat exhaustion First aid - Heat stroke Fracture Frostbite Heart attack. 44 (#1-3 all) Write out each question and answer for each. • Related lung diseases. Care for a Heart Attack. • Is there a chance of pregnancy? Decreased blood flow can be caused by: • A slow heart rate. From change in: • Diet. • Dizziness or lightheadedness. Chapter 17:3 providing first aid for bleeding and wounds - Flashcards. Choking Victims If conscious and coughing, talking or making noise Airway is not completely obstructed Encourage to cough hard. • Excessive coughing.
• When did pain start? • Find out if the victim. • Do not try to force the mouth open. • Does belching or passing gas relieve. 17:12 Applying Dressings and Bandages Used to hold dressings in place, to secure splints, to support and protect body parts Apply snugly to control bleeding/prevent dressing movement; do not interfere with circulation Types include roller gauze, triangular, elastic. Quickly raises blood glucose. Chapter 17:3 providing first aid for bleeding and wounds in elderly. Care for Constipation (2 of 2). • Calm and reassure the victim. • If there is no improvement. Within 15 minutes, seek.
1 Providing First Aid Take notes when prompted. 17:7 Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure Heat exhaustion Occurs when exposed to heat with loss of fluids through sweating Signs and symptoms Can develop into heat stroke if not treated First aid care. • The victim has never had a seizure. Abdominal Injuries Can cause damage to internal organs and bleeding in major blood vessels Intestines and other abdominal organs may protrude from open wound Medical emergency. • Inability to speak in complete sentences. Chapter 17:3 providing first aid for bleeding and wounds care. AHA: OHCA First-Aid Steps Adult 2-Rescuer Sequence Verify Scene Safety Check for responsiveness Tap and Shout "Hey, are you okay? " • First aid usually will be similar. Eye Injuries Always involves danger of vision loss Best to avoid giving major treatment Obtaining help of a specialist is priority Foreign objects in the eye Blows to the eye Penetrating injuries that cut eye tissue. The sun supplies energy at a rate of about 1. Other sets by this creator.
• Frequent eye blinking. Abdominal Complaints. 17:7 Providing First Aid for Heat Exposure Overexposure to heat may cause a chemical imbalance in the body that can lead to death Occurs when water and salt are lost through perspiration Also occurs when body cannot eliminate excess heat. Choose adult pads (not child pads) Attach the AED connecting cables to the AED device. What are some first aid treatments for a closed wound? Ingestion Poisoning First objective is to prevent absorption Call poison control center (PCC) or emergency medical services (EMS) Save label of substance taken Calculate/estimate amount of substance taken and time consumed. Controlling Bleeding Four methods Direct pressure Elevation Pressure bandages Pressure on pressure points. • The victim has bloody stools that might. Chapter 17:3 providing first aid for bleeding and wounds due. • Pain associated with shortness of breath, nausea, or sweating. • A second seizure starts soon after first. AHA: Critical Concepts: High –Quality CPR Start compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. Splints Must be long enough to immobilize joint above and below injured area to prevent movement Should be padded Tie in place Apply without pressure on affected area. • Explain to others what is happening.
Slower, steadier, and dark red or maroon blood loss. Care for Abdominal Pain (3 of 3). 479-481 What are 10 examples of things that might alert you of an emergency?