| A | B |
|---|
| first aid | emergancy care; immidiate temprary care given to someone who has become sick or injured |
| cardiovascular system | the heart and blood vessels of the body |
| shock | failure of the cardiovascular system to supply adequate blood to the vital organs of the body |
| poisoning | any substance (solid, liquid or gas) that harms the body |
| frost bite | ice crystals form in the spaces between the cells |
| tornado | twisting wind storm |
| hurricane | a rainstorm characterized by driving winds |
| blizzard | a snowstorm with winds of 35 miles or higher |
| scrape | open wound; damage to outer layers of skin; sbrasion, little or no bleeding |
| incision | smooth edge cut |
| laceration | jagged edge cut |
| cut | results in bleeding; deep cuts may damage nerves, large blood vessles, other soft tissues |
| puncture | external bleeding is limited; potential for damage to internal organs; potential for infection |
| avulsion | tissue separates partially or compleately from body |
| check surroundings for danger | first aid priority #1 |
| check for conciousness | first aid priority #2 |
| check for breathing | first aid priority #3 |
| control severe bleeding | first aid priority #4 |
| check for poisoning | first aid priority #5 |
| send for medical help | first aid priority #6 |
| learn what happened | secondary measures |
| continue safety and comfort of victim | secondary measures |
| make sure victim maintains mormal body tempurature | secondary measures |
| loosen tight or binding clothing | secondary measures |
| keep victim clam and reassured | secondary measures |
| Stop bleeding #1 | 1. thick clean cloth over the wound, never remove the cloth placed on wound |
| Stop bleeding #2 | press firmly with palm of hand (compression) |
| Stop bleeding #3 | elevate the body part above heart to stop bleeding |
| Shock treatment #1 | keep victim lying down |
| Shock treatment #2 | maintain body tempurature |
| Shock treatment #3 | elevate feet 8-12 inches unless there is a head or chest injure then elevate the head and shoulders |
| Shock treatment #4 | get medical help as soon as possible |
| Shock treatment | never give food or drink to someone suspected of shock |
| poisons | typically affect the stomach and central nervous system |
| Poison suspected #1 | remain calm |
| Poison suspected #2a | for medicines- call poison controll center or doctor |
| Poison suspected #2b | for household chemical injestion- read adn follow directions on bottle then call poison controll or doctor |
| when you call know- | age, height, weight, heath conditions, as much as substance, exposure, vomitied or not, take substance or bottle with you, follow their instructions exactly |
| symptoms of poisoning | abdomial cramps, drowsiness, loss of conciousness, vomiting, chemical on breath, chemical burns on lips, presence of open container of chemical substance |
| Poision care #1 | call poison control center |
| Poision care #2 | treat for shock |
| avoid being bitten by a snake | know if there are any venomous snakes in the area, wear hight boots, don'e reach under rocks, step on logs, be alert and look ahead of you |
| poisonous snakes | rattlesnake, copperhead, water moccasin (cotton mouth), coral snake |
| coral snake saying | " Red and Yellow mean a poisonous fellow, red and black mean poisons lack |
| symptoms of a snake bite | shortness of breath, nausea, dimness of vision, convulsions, timgling, unconciousness |
| snake bit first aid | keep victim calm, keep area bitten below heart, call for help, stay calm, no ice or asprin |
| poison ivy | grows around lakes and streams, grows in vines or shrubs, |
| poison oak | low shrubs; grows in the west; yellow leaves |
| poison sumac | pale colored berries |
| first aid | wash with alcohol, flush with water; wash with soap and water |
| nose bleed | stay quiet; sit forward; apply direct pressure; apply cold towel to the person's nose and face |
| animal bites | wash with soap and water; cover with clean bandages; observe victim for signs of illness; have animal checked for shots; recieve tetanus shot or treatment for rabies if needed |
| bee stings | use something hard to scape agains the stinger; tweezers may push venom into the wound; wash area with soap and water |
| fracture | immobilize the injured part; seek medical part |
| disclocations | most commmon; don't try to set |
| sprains | RICE- rest, ice, compression, elevation; healing may involve bruises |
| ligaments | sprain |
| tendons | strain |
| heat exaustion | results from exercise and over exertion; body becomes overheated dure to loss of water and electrolytes |
| symptoms of heat exaustion | skin becomes pale and moist; dizziness; headaches; shortness of breath |
