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Reproductive system
o Penis, vagina
o Repopulation
Review the body systems, the primary organs of each, what the functions of the systems are,
and how the systems work together
Explain the importance of each element in the SAMPLE history and what each letter of SAMPLE means
What is the recovery position, how do you position them, and why do we use it?
HAINES Recovery position keeps airway open, allows fluid to drain from mouth
Describe when an AED should be used and ALL of the basic steps for use
Know how to use an AED with an adult, child or infant
Know the special considerations to be aware of when using an AED with certain types of
victims or situations
>30% blood loss results in lack of oxygen and shock. More critical in infants / children.
Know the different types of external bleeding
Capillary
Venous
Arterial
Review ALL the steps for controlling external bleeding
Apply direct pressure on wound with dressing for 5 mins
Add dressings if bleeding continues
Apply pressure bandages if needed to maintain pressure
Treat victim for shock if needed
Know the steps for caring for a bruise.
Check for possible fracture or sprain
Apply ice pack on area
Keep the extremity raised
The signs and symptoms of internal bleeding and know EVERY step to provide first aid
Lie victim on back
Call 9-1-1
Be alert for vomiting, put in recovery position if needed
Keep body temp regulated
If victim is unresponsive be ready to give CPR
Chapter 9 Shock
Know what happens inside the body with severe blood loss
Not enough oxygen-rich blood reaching vital organs
List common causes of shock (the four types that we reviewed in class)
Severe bleeding
Anaphylaxis
Dehydration
Heart attack
Review the first aid steps for a victim in shock
Care for life threatening injuries first
Check for responsiveness, normal breathing, and bleeding
Call 9-1-1
Lie victim on back, raise legs 6-12 inches off ground
Be alert for vomiting
Maintain body temp
Review the procedures for first aid for anaphylaxis
Call 9-1-1
Help victim use epi-pen
Monitor victims breathing and be ready to give CPR
Help victim sit up in an easy breathing position.
How and when to use an emergency epinephrine auto-injector (if available)
If victim suffers from an allergic reaction, help victim open and apply
Fluid loss, loss of body heat, damage to nerve endings, tissue damage
Know the differences among first-, second- and third-degree burns
1st - Superficial, outer layer of skin
o stop the burning with cool water. Remove clothing. Protect burn.
2nd partial thickness, deeper layers of skin
o stop the burning with cool water. Call 9-1-1. Remove clothing. Apply loose nonstick dressing.
rd
3 full thickness, all layers of skin
o stop the burning with cool water. Remove clothing. Call 9-1-1. Treat shock.
Apply loose non-stick dressing.
Know the treatment first aid for first-, second- and third-degree burns
Know the first aid for smoke inhalation
get victim to fresh air. Call 9-1-1. Help victim breath easily.
The first aid for chemical burns
flush substance off skin with water as soon as possible, until EMS arrives.
The first aid for electrical burns and shocks
dont touch victim until safe. Unplug or turn off power.
Call 9-1-1.
Give BLS to unresponsive victim.
Care for burn.
Treat for shock.