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If a victim requires advanced medical aid beyond your qualifications, it's crucial to call emergency services immediately for professional assistance. Provide basic first aid within your capabilities to stabilize the victim, such as CPR or controlling bleeding, while waiting for help to arrive. Ensure to keep the victim calm and reassured until trained medical personnel take over. Always prioritize the safety of both the victim and yourself in these situations.
What else can I help you with?
If the choking victim is extremely obese or in an advanced stage of pregnancy?
If the choking victim is extremely obese or in an advanced stage of pregnancy, it may be more challenging to perform the Heimlich maneuver effectively due to the body’s anatomy. In such cases, the rescuer can try back blows or chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts, as these may be safer and more effective. Additionally, calling for emergency medical help is crucial, as professional assistance may be needed to address the choking situation properly. Always prioritize the safety and comfort of the victim while providing aid.
When should you discontinue CPR?
Continue CPR until: a. An AED becomes available to hook up to the victim b. More advanced medical personnel take over c. The scene becomes unsafe (get yourself & the victim to safe environment) d. The victim shows signs of life e. You are too tired to continue
The distance you can manually carry the victim depends on the victim's?
Medical injury. Weight
How do you treat a gas victim?
To treat a gas victim, first ensure the area is safe and remove the person from exposure to the gas. If the victim is unconscious or having difficulty breathing, call emergency services immediately. Provide fresh air and monitor their breathing; if necessary, perform CPR. If the victim is conscious and alert, encourage them to breathe slowly and deeply, and seek medical attention to assess any potential exposure effects.
Six steps in respones to emergency?
1. Recognize the emergency 2. deciding to help 3. Calling 9-1-1, if necessary 4. Checking the victim 5. Giving First Aid and/or CPR (if qualified) chest compression recommended if nothing Pump hard and fast @ a rate of 100/minute 6. Have victim seek Medical attention when appropriate
What is victim assessment?
Victim assessment is the process of evaluating a victim's condition and determining the appropriate medical treatment or emergency response needed. It involves conducting a physical assessment to identify injuries, assessing vital signs, gathering medical history if possible, and determining the next steps to ensure the victim's safety and well-being.
What is good about viruses?
Nothing. They cause harm to the victim, and people perform illegal actions with them.
What is the best step to take if the victim is unresponsive and unconscious?
perform cpr following abc
Do you perform CPR when victim is gasping?
No he is obviously breathing and his heart must be beating for that to happen
Who is a vital link between emergency medical services and the victim?
Bystanders
Can a victim of identity thft get their medical records get tapped into?
Yes, some identity theft involves illegal access of medical records by an imposter. Contact local police if you believe you're been a victim.
As you prepare to perform a manual carry on an Airman who has been hurt during physical readiness training you remember that the distance you can carry the victim depends on the victim?
Weight
