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first aid rule |
take a moment to get organized |
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second aid rule |
make your prelim exam in position and place you find the victim |
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third aid rule |
multi victim situations and limit prelim exam to ABC's |
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fourth aid rule |
examine for fractures, especially in skull, neck, spine and rib areas |
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fifth aid rule |
remove enough clothing to get a clear idea of injury |
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sixth aid rule |
keep victim reassured and comfortable |
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seventh aid rule |
avoid touching open wounds and burns, unless imperative to stop bleeding |
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eighth aid rule |
position unconscious and semi conscious victim on the side, back with head to the side |
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ninth aid rule |
always carry a litter feet first |
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Tactical triage |
minor- class one immediate- class two delayed- class three expectant- class four |
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non tactical traige |
minor- priority three immediate- priority one delayed- priority two expectant- priority four |
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signs and symptoms of shock |
glassy and dull eyes rapid, weak, thread pulse restlessness, apprehension systolic below 100 cool, clammy skin rapid pulse cyanotic lips |
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bleeding controls |
pressure dressing- best way to control external bleeding. pressure points tourniquets |
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things to remember about treating wounds |
head wounds- never give meds abdominal wounds- do not attempt to push back in, manipulate, and give nothing to drink. |
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fractures |
closed open- break in skin |
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arm fractures |
don't straighten and move in any way
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thigh fracture |
do not move victim until leg is mobilized . 2 splints: outside (armpit-foot) and inside (crotch-foot) fastened in 5 places: around ankle, over knee, below hip, around pelvis, below armpit |
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lower leg fracture |
3 splints (one on each side, one below)
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clavicle fracture |
use a figure 8 bandage |
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types of burns |
first degree- reddened skin (sunburns) second degree- blisters (most painful burn) third degree- charred skin and full thickness burn |
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heat inuries |
heat cramps- cramps from excessive sweating and drinking cold drinks fast. heat exhaustion- caused by working in excessive heat environments, treat as if in shock. heat stroke- 20 percent mortality rate with 105 F. Do not give hot drinks |
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water sanitation- Iodine tablets |
2 tab/ canteen shake 5 minutes flip over and loosen threads leave sitting for 25 minutes |
