D = danger (anything that can cause harm to you or the casualty) R= responce (can they answer your qeustions) S= shout (call for help) A= airways ( is there anything stopping their breathing i.e vomit) B= breathing (is their breathing normal) .
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AVPU
A = alert (are they talking? do they know whats happened?) V = voice ( are they making any sounds?) P = pain (are there any obvious signs of pain?) U = un-responsive (are they un-concous?)
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how to perform CPR
when performing CPR first you tilt their head back to make sure their airway is clear, check their breathing by putting your ear above the casualty listning for breathing and watching for the rise and fall of their chest.
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how to perform CPR
Next you place you left hand ontop of your right and lock your fingers together keeping the bottom hand flat and do 30 chest compresions only going an inch until you hear a small click, then do 2 rescue breaths looking a the chest.
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what are the three reasons to stop giving CPR
1: when help/ambulance arrives 2: if the casualty regains conceousness 3: you are physically incapable of carrying on
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recovery position
kneel next to them and start by placing thier left hands palm up onto the opposite side of their cheek removing any jewelry i.e. rings etc. place the other arm into an upward 90% position and bring the left leg up into a 45% angle.
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recovery position
slowly roll them toward you supporting them with your legs, tilt their head back to clear the airway and check their breathing again, bring their leg out into a 90% angle and call for help.
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types of wounds and how to treat them
Incised wound - this type of wound is a clean cut from a sharp object such as a blade or glass treatment- clean with an anti-septic wipe and leave to air or bandage depending on injury.
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types of wounds and how to treat them
laceration wound - a crushing or ripping force that tears the skin, they do not bleed as much as an incised wound but cause more tissue damage treatment- this should be cleaned with an anti-septic wipe and bandaged.
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types of wounds and how to treat them
Abration wound - this is when the top surface of the skin is scrapped off leaving a sore, tender area treatment- this can be cleaned and apply a plaster if nesasery.
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types of wounds and how to treat them
contusion wound - a blunt blow that can rupture capillarity's beneath the skin causing blood to leak into the tissue (a bruise) treatment - apply a cold compress to reduce the swelling.
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types of wounds and how to treat them
puncture wound - when something such as a pin or sharp obejct has pierced the skin treatment - apply cold compress and a plaster if nesasery.
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types of wounds and how to treat them
stab wound - where a long bladed instrument punctures the body. treatment - apply pressure to effected area, elevate if possible, treat for shock and call 999 emedietly!
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wounds tip !
for any bleed always elevate above the heart to slow the bleeding and apply pressure to effected area !!!
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how to treat for shock !
when you think a casualty may or has gone into shock then these three steps are highly important 1: lay the casualty down and use something soft to support their head if possible 2: elevate their legs using a chair or kneel and use your shoulder
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how to treat for shock !
3: cover the casualty to keep them warm. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE GIVE THEM ANYTHING TO DRINK AS THEY MAY NEED TO HAVE SURGERY, HOWEVER YOU MAY DAB THEIR LIPS WITH WATER TO KEEP THEM HYDRATED !!!
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
AVPU
Back
A = alert (are they talking? do they know whats happened?) V = voice ( are they making any sounds?) P = pain (are there any obvious signs of pain?) U = un-responsive (are they un-concous?)
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