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You can tap, shout, and pinch. Remember the AVPU scale; Alert, responds to Verbal stimuli, responds to Pain stimuli; and Unresponsive.
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Responsibilities of first aider in the management of a casualty?
Firstly check for Danger,Response,Airway,Breathing and Circulation
What does DR ABC mean in first aid?
This is a 5 point plan used to approach a casualty in a first air situation. D = Danger, Check for danger to self, others and casualty. R = Response, Is the casualty conscious? A = Airway, Check the casualty's airway is clear. B = Breathing, Is the casualty breathing? C = Circulation, Do they have a pulse?
When Following workplace accident you are arrive to find a colleague lying on the ground you should immediately?
assess situation for danger
What does ABC in first aid stand for?
well im in Australia and we use DRABC...they stand for: Danger- is there a danger to youself, bystanders or the casualty Response- does the casualty respond to any sort of communication between you and them Airway- does the casualty have a clear airway with no blockages Breathing- is casualty breathing Circulation- check casualties hands and feet, are they normal colour?
What does AAABCS mean in first aid?
A - Airway Check that casualty's airway is clear B - Breathing Check if the casualty is breathing C - Circulation eg. Check if casualty has blood circulation, control any blood loss, etc
What actions would you take if you found the casualty unresponsive and not breathing?
send for help check air ways open check for response check pules till head back gently and then start cpr untill medical help arrives :D hope that this helped
What acronym is used to determine the level of response for a casualty?
Glasgow Coma Scale-GCS
What is the first steps used to check airway of a casualty?
Look at the casualty's chest to see if it rises and falls.
What is the difference between importance and Principles of First Aid?
Importance = Why we use first aid and its benefits as first response to the casualty Principles = What we do in accident situations to assist the casualty
How can you check a policy with life and casualty?
Contact the policy provider
What are the parts to treatment shock?
Treat any cause of shock which can be remedied (such as external bleeding),lay the casualty down, keeping the head low,raise and support the casualty's legs (be careful if suspecting a fracture),loosen tight clothing, braces, straps or belts, in order to reduce constriction at the neck, chest and waist,insulate the casualty from cold, both above and below. Contact the emergency service,check and record breathing, pulse and level of response. Be prepared to resuscitate the casualty if necessary
What is the 1st thing you do for a chlorine casualty?
check and treat for airway obstruction
