When can you stop giving CPR?
When help arrives
How do you control bleeding?
- cover with a dressing and press firmly using Direct Pressure
- elevate injury
What are the 3 C’s in first aid?
- Check- scene
- Call- 911
- Care- for victim
What is the definition of fracture and the symptoms?
Definition- a break, chip, or crack in a bone
Symptoms- deformity, snap, and pain may be present
What does R.I.C.E. stand for?
Rest
Immobilization
Cold
Elevate
What is arterial bleeding?
Bright red blood (oxygenated), spurting from a wound
What does Good Samaritan Law do?
Minimize the fear of possible legal consequences
When do you use the A-B-C’s?
To find immediate life threatening problems
Traumatic Shock treatment
Lie the victim down, elevate the legs, and cover lightly
Before approaching an emergency scene, why should you check the scene before anything?
Safety; to see if it’s safe enough
When can you not use an AED?
Under the age of 1
When can CPR be discontinued?
When advanced life support takes over
