What is the first step in the PALS primary assessment?
The first step in the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) primary assessment is to ensure the scene is safe for both the rescuer and the child. Once safety is confirmed, the rescuer should approach the child and assess responsiveness by using the AVPU scale (Alert, Verbal response, Painful response, Unresponsive) to determine the child's level of consciousness and immediate needs.
Where can you be shot and not die?
this one is easy. lots of places. tip of any finger , any toe , in the middle of your hand, in the tongue (when sticking it out) , ear , nose (from the side) , and any where from the forearm to the finger tips. (there also may be more)
If the unresponsive victim breathing the best position for the victim is?
Turned on their side in case s/he vomits.
Importance of disaster management?
disaster management aims to reduce the occurence of disasters and to reduce the impact of those that cannot be prevented
How old was Nelly mcclung when she died?
Nellie McClung was 77 when she died because she was born October 20th 1873 and died september 1st 1951 so 1951-1873=78 but she would of been TURNING 78 so she died when she was 77 and would of been turning 78 on October 20th.
The mentioned condition is agonal breathing and is a medical emergency as agonal breaths will not sustain life. For the lay rescuer, call 911 (or have someone else call), give 2 breaths, and start CPR. For HCP CPR certification, they would give 2 breaths and check pulse; then give care as required.
With your clothes wrap the wound and put pressure on it so it doesn't bleed. and hope to get rescued.
What should you determine first befor starting CPR?
The first thing that should be done is check to see if the person is responsive by gently shaking their shoulder and asking in a loud voice if they are alright. If they aren't responsive, call for help or have someone else call for help. The first step in the ABCs for CPR is opening up the airway by pulling up the neck and chin and tilting back the head.
What does a sclerosed vein feel like?
Sclerosed vein feel like a cord and you can feel the same along the tract, subcutaneously.
What are alcohol swabs what do they look like?
Alcohol swabs are small cloth or hypoallergenic synthetic pads soaked in isopropyl alcohol, usually at 90% strength. They're sealed in small single-use waterproof packets.
Why do people suffering from anxiety attacks breath into brown paper bags and not plastic bags?
ANSWER.
because they're not stupid enough to use something that can suffocate them, its harder to breath a paper bag into your lungs/throat.
Rigid splint is used for stabilize body parts to solid the joints. Can be used for easing pain in wrist from Carpal Tunnel, stabilizing broken leg etc.
When the wound exists or occurs at or on the surface it is known as?
I sat here racking my mind for a half hour trying to figure out the answer to this question. Then it dawned on me that the grammar in this sentence is so bad, that I just didn't read the question right. the ANSWER IS "superficial." The question should be worded: "When the wound exists or occurs at or on the surface, it is know as what?"
How can you treat a panther bite or attack?
anti biotics,saline one time. close during day outside.loose gauze night. no stitches let drain.rinse in shower once a day.rabies shots ater
This is because of a difference between the atmospheric pressure and the pressure inside your ear.
This pulls on your ear drum, which makes it feel like your ear is clogged.
When you chew, it opens a tube that connects your ear and throat, called the Eustacian tube.
If you are acquainted with scuba diving techniques, you will know how to equalise the pressure in your ear.
If not, then it basically consists of holding your nose shut with one hand while blowing out.
However, you should be careful with this, as if done improperly it can be harmful.
Given this, I would not suggest that you try it without proper training.
For now, just chewing on anything, or swallowing a gulp of water will do the trick.
(sound familiar? This is the same thing as what happens when your ears pop at altitudes)
Why must you always approach a casualty by their feet?
When you approach an injured person, it helps to keep them as calm as possible. You approach a person who is lying down by their feet so they can see you coming a good amount of time before you reach them and they can have time to assess if you're there to help them or not. If you approach them by their head, they can feel more threatened and can be startled especially if you come from behind them.
What is the primary purpose of a hazardous response team?
If you're referring to fire and rescue, the hazardous response teams are usually specially trained units within the fire department. These units generally respond to special types of situations such as hazardous materials spills, structural collapses, etc. Names for these specialized units will vary by jurisdiction, but ultimately their purpose is the same.
How do you kiss mouth to mouth?
The act is known as CPR (that being Cardio-Pulmanory Resuscitation), and is more than just a "kiss". I won't walk you through the whole thing because that's not what you asked, but you've got to use your own oxygen to supply them some oxygen. You hold their nose, tilt their head up and simply breath deeply into their mouths.
Knock out games are really dumb and painful playground games kids play that get them seriously hurt.
Soda can: two kids (Bumpers) run and smash into each other it can even be on a rope swing or anywhere they can painfully knock them selves out
Stairway: one stands real still and the other runs and smashes into him/her then he runs back and smashes into him then they both keep doing that until one falls down (then he/she wins)
321: two people face each other and lose their eyes and be completely silent and eventually one of them very silently runs (so the other one can hear) and crashes into the other with their eyes still closed.
Jelly Head: Playing Soda Can Under Water (Bumpers being reffered to as sea bumpers)
Suicide Stopping: Some one (a jumper bumper or a suicidal bumper) jumps off a high place and lands on the other (the hero)
Peek A Bump: Some one smashes into some one else (the birtday bumper) by surprise
Knockle Sandwich: Two People Run And Smash One Person on both sides and who ever knocks down both the one in the middle (The Munch) and the other guy Wins