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First Aid Study Guide

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4 Things when acting in an Emergency   1. Scene Safety 2. Call 911 3. Remain Calm 4. Only give care been trained in.  
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6 Steps of initial assessment of victim   1. Check for responsiveness 2.If unresponsive, call 911 3. Check Pulse 4. Assess airway 5. Look listen and feel for breathing 6. Check for other life threatening problems or severe bleeding  
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SAMPLE   S-signs/symptoms A-allergies M-medications P-past history (Hx) L-last meal/drink E-events leading to scenario  
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Recovery Method   for anyone who is unresponsive and breathing  
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Disease spread during first aid?   1. Hepatitis B/C 2. HIV/AIDS  
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Prevent disease transmission by:   1. UP 2. PPE 3. Avoid contact with bodily fluid  
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1st Degree burn:   Red skin, dry, mild swelling, painful, skin is intact  
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2nd Degree Burn:   Swollen red skin, Blistering, significant pain  
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3rd Degree burn:   Skin damage- charred, watch for signs of shock, no pain  
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Signs/Symptoms of bone or joint injury   1. Swelling 2. Pain 3. Inability to use extremity 4. Deformity  
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RICE   Rest Ice Compression Elevation  
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Signs of sudden illness   1. Skin color changes 2. Nausea/Vomiting 3. Profuse sweating 4. Dizzy/weak  
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8 Symptoms of a scorpion sting:   1. Burning pain 2. Tingling 3. Numbness 4. Swelling 5. Nausea/vomiting 6. Difficulty breathing 7. Hyperactivity 8. Shock  
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Signs/symptoms of hypothermia   1. Shivering 2. Decreased levels of conciousness 3. Numbness 4. Slow breathing/erratic pulse 5. Slurred speech 6. Rigid muscles  
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Heat exhaustion will elevate into heatstroke if:   not cooled and given water  
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Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:   1. Heavy sweating 2. Extreme thirst 3. Fatigue 4. Heat cramps 5. Headache 6. Dizzyness 7. Nausea 8. Vomiting  
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First aid for heat exhaustion:   1. Move to cool area 2. Loosen clothing 3. Give water 4. Cool body w/ wet cloths  
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Move a victim only if:   1. Fire/explosion 2. Poisonous fumes 3. Risk of structure collapse 4. Position for lifesaving care 5. In the way of another victim  
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