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Focus Question 1
What are the main priorities for
assessment and management of
first aid patients?
First Aid
Crisis management
Crisis management
Cardiopulmonary
1.
2.
resuscitation (CPR)
locate the compression point. The compression
point of the chest centre point of the chest.
If the compressions are performed too low they
may appear to be on the stomach and be
ineffective, or if too much pressure is applied
they may break a rib.
Crisis management
When
Crisis management
Crisis management
In
Crisis management
For
8.
between breaths
cover the mouth and seal the nose
for compressions of an adult, use two hands.
depth of compression is one-third the depth of the chest.
The number of cycles of 30 compressions and two
breaths is five every two minutes and if possible change
operators every two minutes.
When doing CPR remember that any attempt at
resuscitation is better than no attempt at all.
Bleeding
Most
Bleeding
By
Bleeding
Bleeding
is caused by cuts,
contusions, lacerations and
abrasions.
Most bleeding happens externally, as
in the case of a bleeding nose or a
laceration to the leg.
Bleeding
Management
of blood.
if blood goes through a bandage, apply a second
do not remove first to allow for blood clotting
raise the affected limb above the level of the
heart.
monitor the patients vital signs.
Seek urgent medical assistance.
monitor closely for signs of shock.
Shock
If
Shock
Signs
pulse
2. rapid shallow breathing
3. Collapse altered state of consciousness
4. thirst.
Shock
Management
of shock:
Any
Immobilisation
of spinal injuries:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
the casualty
If a spinal patient has to be moved,
then this should only occur because
of a life-threatening situation and
should only be done once.
Care of an unconscious
casualty
Any
Care of an unconscious
casualty
In
recovery position: