Random First Aid | Wounds | How to treat something | How to treat something pt. 2 | Avulsions and Amputations |
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What should be in a personal first aid kit?
Bandages, pencil, paper, tweezer, gauze, moleskin, alcohol wipes.
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What is a incised wound?
Clean straight cut caused by a sharp edge, like a knife.
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What do you do to wounds?
Use pressure, elevate the wound, use a tourniquet (ONLY FOR LIMBS) and if the pressure doesn’t work, place the tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound.
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How do you treat severe bleeding?
Pressure, dressings, tourniquet.
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What is an avulsion?
The loss or tearing of a tissue.
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What is first aid?
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury,
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What is a laceration wound?
Messy wound caused by crushing force.
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How do you treat simple cuts and scrapes?
Clean with alcohol wipes and put on bandaid.
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How do you treat impalement on object?
Do not remove object, call 911, and keep pressure around wound.
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What is an amputation?
The loss of a limb or organ.
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What is a wound?
Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other skin tissue.
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What is an abrasion wound?
Wound caused by scraping of friction force.
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How do you treat object in eye?
Flush your eye out with cool water, if the object doesn’t come out on its own.
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How do you treat broken/chipped tooth?
Rinse mouth with warm water, save tooth is possible, go to dentist, and cold compress to reduce swelling.
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How should you save the severed body part?
Wrap the body part in a damp cloth and into a plastic bag. Put bag in ice.
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What are some symptoms of heatstroke?
Headache, excessive sweating, skin becoming pale or clammy.
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What is a puncture wound?
A deep wound caused by sharp, stabbing, force.
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How do you treat splinters?
Wash area with soap, use tweezers to pull it out, and use disinfectant ointment.
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How do you treat bee stings?
Avoid scratching the sting, apply hydrocortisone cream, and take benedryl if swelling.
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How do you treat an amputation/avulsions?
Apply pressure, clean wound, use tourniquet is necessary, and stabilize the injured person.
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What are symptoms of hypothermia?
Shivering, exhaustion, fumbling hands, memory loss.
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What is the different between a dressing and bandage?
A dressing is the primary layer put to a wound, and a bandage is used to hold the dressing in place.
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How do you treat nosebleeds?
Lean forward, pinch the soft part of your nose, and use cotton to absorb blood.
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How do you treat sunburns?
Take cool showers, moisturize the burn, and drink water.
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What do you do if help is delayed?
Stay calm and continue applying pressure.
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