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3 objectives of first aid |
Prevent further injury Infection Loss of life |
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Methods of controlling bleeding |
Direct pressure Elevation Pressure points Tourniquete as last resource |
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First degree burn |
Redness Warm Mild pain |
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Second degree burn |
Causes red Blistered skin And severe pain |
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Third degree burn |
Destroys tissue Skin and bone in severe cases Pain may be absent |
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Electric shoke |
When a person comes in contact with an electric energy source shock occurs |
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Heat stroke |
A very serious condition caused by the breakdown of the sweating mechanism of the body. Hot and dry skin, rapid pulse |
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Hypotermia |
Cooling of the body caused by exposure to low temperatures, snow or ice. Victim may appear pale and unconscious. |
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Shock |
Body suffers from insufficient blood flow throughout the body as a result of severe injury or illness |
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Septic shock |
Bacteria multiplying in the blood and releasing toxins. |
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Anaphylactic shock |
Severe allergic reaction |
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Cardiogenic shock |
Heart is damaged and unable to supply sufficient blood to the body |
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Hypovolemic shock |
Caused by blood and fluid loss |
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Cpr |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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What is cpr |
Cpr is combination of rescue breathing and chest compression. Sends a small amount of blood to the heart and brain to buy time until normal heart function is restored. |
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Steps for cpr |
Changed from A/B/C (airways,breathing,circulation) to C/A/B (circulation, airways, breathing) |
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Survival chain |
Recognition/activation of cpr Chest compressions AED Rapid defibrillation Effective advanced life suport Integrated post-cardiac arrest care |
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ORM |
Operational risk managment |
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What is ORM |
Is a desicion making process used to identify and manage hazards that endanger naval resources. |
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ORM process |
Identify hazards Assess hazards Make risk desicions Implement controls Supervise |
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PPE |
Personal protective equipment |
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Chemical warfare |
Use of chemical agents to kill, injure, or incapacitate personnel due to their physiological effect |
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Nerve agent |
Liquid casualty agents that disrupt nerve impulses. Example sarin |
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Blister agent |
Liquid or solid casualty agents that can cause blisters and destruction of tissue, causing blindness or death. Example levinstein mustard |
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Blood agents |
Gaseous casualty agents that attack the enzymes carryng oxygen in the blood. Chocking may occur. Example arsine |
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Chocking agents |
Gaseous or liquid agents with initial symptoms that include: tears, dry throat, vomiting. Example diphosgene |
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Pathogens |
Bacteria and viruses |
