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First Aid - Slide-based notes
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- 1First aidthe process pf observing and responding to medical emergencies
- 2CPR - CardioPulmonary Resuscitationan emergency procedure for a person whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped
- 3Chest Compressions Rate100 compressions per minute ("Uh-Uh-Uh-Uh- Staying Alive")
- 4Components of conventional CPRC - Chest compressions
A - Clearing of the airway
B - Rescue breathing - 5Conventional CPR Cycle30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths
- 6Signs of an allergic reacion-Skin reactions (hives and itching)
-Swelling (of the face, eyes, lips, or throat)
-A feeling of warmth throughout the body
-Sensation of a lump in the throat
-Constriction of airways that causes troubled breathing
-Weak, rapid pulse
-Nauses, vomiting, or diarrhea
-Dizziness, fainting, or unconsciousness - 7Signs of external hemorrhange-Pale or cyanotic face
-Low blood pressure
-Increased but weak heart rate
-Rapid, shallow respirations
-Feeling weak and helpless
-Restlessness
-Complaints of thirst
-Feeling cold, shaking, or trembling - 8Cause of chokingpartial or complete blockage of airways
- 9First-degree burns-burns only on the surface or outer layer of the skin
-take a few days to a week to heal - 10Second-degree burnsburns that may cause permanent injury or scarring
- 11Third-degree burns-burns involving all layers of the skin and underlying fat
-nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and bone, can be affected - 12Signs of syncope (fainting)-Weak pulse
-Shallow breathing
-Trembling and shaking
-Complaints of dizziness or blurred vision - 13Cause of syncope (fainting)-a drop in blood flow to the brain
or other reasons may include
-fatigue
-hunger
-dehydration
-heart conditions
-temperature or ventilation in a room - 14Cause of seizurea sudden change in the brain's normal electrical activity
- 15Symptoms of a petit mal seizure-impaired awareness
-impaired responsiveness
-staring
-facial or body twitches - 16Seizure definitiona sudden change in the brain's normal electrical activity that causes an altered or loss state of consciousness
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- AP Introduction to Healthcare Science Flashcards on First Aid - Slide-based notes, created by R M on 13/11/2022.
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