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1. Keep the patient alive.
- Control bleeding.
- Maintain airway and breathing
- Maintain cardiac function.
- Treat for shock
2. Stabilize
- Asses the patient overall (not just the traumas). Check for medic alerts
- Record vitals, alertness, complaints.
- In Hazmat, secure scene and access control.
- Stabilize victim -- splints et al.
- Move victim to litter if necessary -- C Collar if required.
- Address patient's comfort needs.
3. Transport.
- Develop a transport plan (e.g. get destination and route).
- If necessary and possible, set up Evac.
- Report that you're mobile, and ETA.
- If you're not in radio contact, set up communications with base to let them know your situation, intent, concerns and ETA.
4. Delivery
- Stay with the patient until you sign them off to someone else who will take responsibility.
- Report patient's original condition, current condition, meds before, meds en route and meds now,
- If necessary, contact patient's family (may not be your responsibility, depending).
- Clean up and secure
What else can I help you with?
Do Queensland schools teach first aid?
No. First aid is not part of the general Queensland school curriculum.
How long is a general First Aid class from the American Heart Association?
A general First Aid class from the American Heart Association is about 3 - 4 hours.
What are some tips for giving emotional first aid?
This is too general of a questionThis is too general of a question to answer specifically. You should take a full first-aid course to develop your knowledge of how to provide first-aid.to answer specifically. You should take a full first-aid course to develop your knowledge of how to provide first-aid. \
Should your supplies for a first aid kit go in backpack?
It doesn't particularly matter what first aid supplies are carried in. It is recommended that a general first aid kid should be easy to grab and take somewhere. A backpack is an excellent option.
What does EAR stand for in first aid?
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What are some answers to a 56 degree angle look like?
A first quadrant angle. In the general direction of this: / / / ----------------
In a rebus puzzle what is aid aid aid?
if the arrow point to the top aid: Aid (arrow pointing toward it) Aid Aid Answer: First Aid
Who is discovered FIRST AID?
No one could have discovered first aid. First aid just describes the aid that is given FIRST. It refers to the basic treatment of injuries.
When is a hyphen used in first aid?
When it's an adjective, as in first-aid room, first-aid equipment etc.
What general direction is New Hampshire from Connecticut?
i think the general direction from new hampshire from connecticut is north
What has the author Alton L Thygerson written?
Alton L. Thygerson has written: 'Study guide for first aid practices' 'First aid, CPR, and AED Standard' -- subject(s): First aid in illness and injury, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated external defibrillation, Electric Countershock, CPR (First aid) 'CPR' -- subject(s): Popular works, CPR (First aid), Methods, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Handbooks, Standards, Airway Obstruction, Therapy, First Aid 'First aid and CPR' -- subject(s): Accessible book, First aid in illness and injury, CPR (First aid) 'Safety: principles, instruction, and readings' -- subject(s): Accidents, Safety education, Prevention 'First aid' -- subject(s): First aid in illness and injury, Medical emergencies 'First Aid & Emergency Care Workbook' -- subject(s): Emergencies, First aid in illness and injury, Medical emergencies, First Aid 'Fit to be well' -- subject(s): Health, Physical fitness 'Safety' -- subject(s): Accidents, Safety education, Prevention 'First aid handbook' -- subject(s): First aid in illness and injury, Handbooks, manuals 'Bu Fit To Be Well' 'Teaching first aid resource book' -- subject(s): Study and teaching, First aid in illness and injury 'First aid, CPR, and AED' -- subject(s): Accessible book, First aid in illness and injury, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated external defibrillation, Electric Countershock, CPR (First aid) 'First aid pocket guide' -- subject(s): First aid in illness and injury, Handbooks, manuals 'First aid and CPR' -- subject(s): First aid in illness and injury, CPR (First aid)
What qualifications can you get from first aid?
the ability to give first aid
