This deck contains flashcards, with side2 being the question and side 1 being the answer. Topics include: Steps to perform CPR How to treat a burn Steps to stop bleeding How to handle a fracture Steps for choking first aid How to treat a sprain Steps for treating a seizure How to handle a heart attack Steps to treat shock How to perform the Heimlich maneuver Steps to treat hypothermia How to handle an asthma attack Steps for treating dehydration How to perform rescue breathing Steps to treat an allergic reaction How to handle a stroke Steps for treating heat exhaustion How to treat poisoning Steps to handle a head injury How to treat a bee sting Steps to stop a nosebleed How to treat a puncture wound Steps for handling a diabetic emergency How to treat a bite or sting Steps to handle a drowning victim How to treat an electrical burn Steps for handling a seizure in a child How to treat a gunshot wound Steps to handle a spinal injury How to treat a severe cut Steps for treating frostbite How to handle a snake bite Steps to treat an eye injury How to perform first aid for a collapsed lung Steps for handling an overdose How to treat a thermal burn Steps for handling a chemical burn How to treat an amputated limb Steps for handling a crush injury How to perform first aid for a collapsed lung
Steps to perform CPR
How to treat a burn
Steps to stop bleeding
How to handle a fracture
Steps for choking first aid
How to treat a sprain
Steps for treating a seizure
How to handle a heart attack
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Steps to perform CPR
100 compressions per minute, give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions, continue until help arrives or victim is responsive
How to treat a burn
Cool the burn, cover it with sterile dressing, do not apply creams or ointments, seek medical help
Steps to stop bleeding
Apply pressure on the wound, elevate the wound, apply a bandage, do not remove the bandage if blood soaks through, add more padding and secure it tightly
How to handle a fracture
Immobilize the body part using a splint, apply ice, elevate the fracture, seek medical help
Steps for choking first aid
Give 5 back blows, then perform 5 abdominal thrusts, continue until the blockage is dislodged
How to treat a sprain
Use the RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
Steps for treating a seizure
Protect the person from injury, turn them on their side after seizure ends, do not hold them down or put anything in their mouth
How to handle a heart attack
Call emergency services, try to keep the person calm, commence CPR if the person becomes unresponsive
Steps to treat shock
Lay the person down, elevate the legs, do not give them anything to drink, cover them with a blanket, seek medical help
How to perform the Heimlich maneuver
Stand behind the person, wrap your arms around their waist, give quick upward thrusts
Steps to treat hypothermia
Move the person to a warm location, remove wet clothing, cover them with blankets, give warm drinks, seek medical help
How to handle an asthma attack
Help the person sit up, assist them in using their inhaler, seek medical help if symptoms do not improve
Steps for treating dehydration
Give sips of water, rest in a cool place, seek medical help if condition worsens
How to perform rescue breathing
Tilt the person's head back, pinch their nose shut, deliver two breaths and continue one breath every 5 seconds
Steps to treat an allergic reaction
Recognize symptoms, give antihistamine if possible, use an epinephrine auto-injector if available, seek medical help
How to handle a stroke
Call emergency services immediate, perform FAST test (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services)
Steps for treating heat exhaustion
Move the person to a cooler place, have them lie down, apply cool cloths, offer sips of water
How to treat poisoning
Remove the person from source of poison, call poison control, follow their instructions, do not induce vomiting unless instructed
Steps to handle a head injury
Seek medical help, keep the person still and calm, apply ice pack, do not remove any impaled object
How to treat a bee sting
Scrape off stinger, wash the area, apply a cold pack, give pain relievers
Steps to stop a nosebleed
Lean the person forward, pinch nostrils shut, keep pressure for 10 minutes, avoid leaning back
How to treat a puncture wound
Wash the wound, apply an antibiotic ointment, cover the wound, change the bandage daily
Steps for handling a diabetic emergency
Give a sugary snack or drink, if unconscious call emergency services and do not give food or drink
How to treat a bite or sting
Clean the wound, apply a cold compress, give pain reliever, monitor for signs of infection
Steps to handle a drowning victim
Call emergency services, perform CPR, use a defibrillator if available
How to treat an electrical burn
Separate person from electrical source, seek medical attention, do not touch severe burns, lay person down
Steps for handling a seizure in a child
Move them away from dangers, do not restrict their movements, time the seizure, call emergency services if seizure lasts over 5 minutes
How to treat a gunshot wound
Call emergency services, apply pressure to wound, do not remove any objects stuck in wound, try to keep person calm
Steps to handle a spinal injury
Stabilize the head and neck, do not move the person, call emergency services
How to treat a severe cut
Raise the wound, apply pressure, clean and dress the wound, seek medical help if necessary
Steps for treating frostbite
Gradual rewarming of affected area, do not thaw if chance of refreezing, do not rub area, seek medical attention
How to handle a snake bite
Keep person calm, remove any jewelry, keep bitten area at or below heart level, get medical help immediately
Steps to treat an eye injury
Do not rub or put pressure on eye, do not try to remove any particles stuck in eye, seek medical advice immediately
How to perform first aid for a collapsed lung
Call emergency services, place person on their injured side, give oxygen if possible
Steps for handling an overdose
Call emergency services, keep person awake if possible, perform CPR if necessary
How to treat a thermal burn
Cool the burn under cold running water, cover with cling film or clean non-stick dressing, seek medical assistance
Steps for handling a chemical burn
Rinse with running water, remove any clothing in contact, cover burn with a non-stick dressing, seek medical assistance
How to treat an amputated limb
Preserve amputated part in clean cloth and cool with ice, control bleeding of the stump, seek immediate medical assistance
Steps for handling a crush injury
Call emergency services, do not move heavy object or trapped person unless danger is immediate, treat bleeding and shock
How to perform first aid for a collapsed lung
Call emergency services, monitor vitals, administer oxygen if available
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