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What is the primary purpose of learning basic first aid?
What is the primary purpose of learning basic first aid?
Which procedure should be followed during an earthquake?
Which procedure should be followed during an earthquake?
What does basic life support primarily include?
What does basic life support primarily include?
During a fire emergency, what is the first step you should take?
During a fire emergency, what is the first step you should take?
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How often are students given breaks during lectures?
How often are students given breaks during lectures?
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Why is it important to have knowledge of first aid in emergencies?
Why is it important to have knowledge of first aid in emergencies?
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What should be done regarding extension wires in the safety plan?
What should be done regarding extension wires in the safety plan?
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Which of the following is a component of first aid covered in the course roadmap?
Which of the following is a component of first aid covered in the course roadmap?
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What is the primary focus during a scene size-up?
What is the primary focus during a scene size-up?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the primary assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the primary assessment?
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During the secondary assessment, if there is pain found upon gentle compression of the hip, what should you do?
During the secondary assessment, if there is pain found upon gentle compression of the hip, what should you do?
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What is the correct method to assess breathing?
What is the correct method to assess breathing?
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Which observation indicates an open airway when assessing a patient?
Which observation indicates an open airway when assessing a patient?
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What should be assessed about the skin during a circulation evaluation?
What should be assessed about the skin during a circulation evaluation?
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Which condition is characterized by a stop in blood flow to the heart?
Which condition is characterized by a stop in blood flow to the heart?
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During the secondary assessment, what should you look for in the abdomen?
During the secondary assessment, what should you look for in the abdomen?
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What is the first step to take when responding to a casualty in respiratory distress?
What is the first step to take when responding to a casualty in respiratory distress?
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Which method is effective for opening the mouth of a casualty to assist with airway management?
Which method is effective for opening the mouth of a casualty to assist with airway management?
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Which action should be taken when a conscious casualty is having poor air exchange due to choking?
Which action should be taken when a conscious casualty is having poor air exchange due to choking?
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What should be done if an unconscious casualty is found lying on their back with a suspected airway obstruction?
What should be done if an unconscious casualty is found lying on their back with a suspected airway obstruction?
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What is the correct sequence of actions after administering two rescue breaths?
What is the correct sequence of actions after administering two rescue breaths?
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What is the most critical time frame for a brain cell to begin suffering damage from lack of oxygen during a cardiac arrest?
What is the most critical time frame for a brain cell to begin suffering damage from lack of oxygen during a cardiac arrest?
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What action should a rescuer take to restore breathing in a casualty?
What action should a rescuer take to restore breathing in a casualty?
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Which of the following is considered a major risk factor for heart attacks?
Which of the following is considered a major risk factor for heart attacks?
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During rescue breathing, what happens during the exhalation phase?
During rescue breathing, what happens during the exhalation phase?
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What is a primary function of chest compressions during CPR?
What is a primary function of chest compressions during CPR?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for sudden cessation of breathing?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for sudden cessation of breathing?
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Which term describes the condition caused by severe blood loss, leading to shock?
Which term describes the condition caused by severe blood loss, leading to shock?
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What should a rescuer first do while treating a casualty in an emergency situation?
What should a rescuer first do while treating a casualty in an emergency situation?
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What should the rescuer check first when assessing the needs of a casualty?
What should the rescuer check first when assessing the needs of a casualty?
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What is the recovery rate for CPR when administered within the first minute of cardiac arrest?
What is the recovery rate for CPR when administered within the first minute of cardiac arrest?
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What should the rescuer do if the casualty is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no heartbeat?
What should the rescuer do if the casualty is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no heartbeat?
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Which of the following actions must be taken if CPR is delayed for over 10 minutes?
Which of the following actions must be taken if CPR is delayed for over 10 minutes?
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What is the recommended action after initiating rescue breathing in an unresponsive casualty?
What is the recommended action after initiating rescue breathing in an unresponsive casualty?
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Which condition may lead to exceptions in recovery rates despite delays in CPR?
Which condition may lead to exceptions in recovery rates despite delays in CPR?
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What should be done before positioning the casualty for CPR?
What should be done before positioning the casualty for CPR?
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What is an essential step in changing from one-rescuer CPR to two-rescuer CPR?
What is an essential step in changing from one-rescuer CPR to two-rescuer CPR?
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Study Notes
Basic Life Support Training
- Goal: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride.
- Values: Honor, Patriotism, Duty.
Instructor's Profile
- Information presented: Rank, Name, Service Number, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), Badge, Previous Assignments, and Significant Schoolings.
First Aid and CPR
- Quote: "Take some time to learn first aid and CPR. It saves lives, and it works" - Bobby Sherman.
- Importance: First aid is crucial for emergency situations in the workplace; standing by can worsen the situation. Initial assistance given to an injured or ill person.
- Techniques: Simple techniques performed with minimal equipment.
- Application: Basic life support until professional medical assistance arrives.
Classroom Rules
- Silent exits: Persons attending to personal necessities can exit silently.
- Stretching: Sleepy individuals can stretch at the back of the room.
- Breaks: 5-minute breaks every 30 minutes of lecture/discussion.
- Questions: Questions are answered after the lecture.
Safety Plan - Fire
- Action: In case of fire, evacuate immediately to the nearest exit and proceed to open ground for counting.
Safety Plan - Earthquake
- Action: Do the duck, cover, and hold-on procedure.
Safety Plan - Tripping Wire
- Caution: Be careful of extension wires.
Reference Materials
- Source: DOH (Department of Health) Home Study Course Manual on Human Anatomy Course.com (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Learning Outcomes
- Skills to be mastered: First Aid for Circulation, Airway and Breathing Emergencies, Cardiovascular Resuscitation, and Rescue Breaths and Choking.
Roadmap
- Topics to be covered: First Aid for Circulation, Airway and Breathing Emergencies, Cardiovascular Resuscitation, and Rescue Breaths and Choking.
Importance of Basic Life Support
- Rapid medical intervention: Provides quick medical treatment until professional assistance arrives.
- Personal benefit: Improves knowledge in Basic Life Support.
- Situational preparedness: Gives people the ability to provide support during various emergencies.
First Aid for Circulation
- Topic: Assessing circulation
Airways and Breathing Emergencies
- Topic: Assessing airways and breathing
Cardiovascular Resuscitation
- Topic: Performing CPR
Rescue Breaths and Choking
- Topic: Performing rescue breaths in choking situations
First Steps in First Aid
- Scene size-up: Survey the scene (patient location, area safety), move patient to safest area, Check for consciousness, introduce yourself to patient and bystanders, and call for help.
- Primary assessment: Checking Circulation, Airway, Breathing
- History: Collect medical history, chief complaint, pain assessment, allergies, and next of kin information.
- Secondary assessment: Monitor victim's condition and evaluate specific injured areas (Head, Neck, Shoulders, Chest and back, Arms, Abdomen, Hips, Legs, feet.)
Different methods of accessing/checking an individual's airway
- Head-tilt/chin-lift
- Jaw thrust
- Chest compressions (location/placement of hands)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Administration of CPR in different situations and methods.
- Recognize causes of cardiac arrest, including drowning, electrical shock, poisoning, suffocation, smoke inhalation, choking, trauma, related diseases (e.g., sudden infant death syndrome), and hypovolemic shock.
Summary of CPR
- Recognize the nature of the emergency (is the casualty breathing, experiencing a heartbeat).
- If unresponsive or not breathing, begin rescue breaths and chest compressions.
- Obtain additional help from one or more rescuers, and transport casualty to a facility providing advanced medical treatment.
Recovery Rates
- Prompt CPR: High recovery rate (~90% within the first minute).
- Delayed CPR: Lower recovery rate (decreases based on time delayed)
CPR Procedures
- One-rescuer method: Guidelines for individual CPR application.
- Two-rescuer method: Guidelines for CPR in a team setting.
Rescue Breaths and Choking
- Immediate actions: Remove casualty from danger, check for responsiveness, call for help, check spinal injury, position casualty, and open airway.
Actions for a choking person
- Standing victim: Abdominal thrust technique or chest thrust
- Lying down victim: Modified abdominal thrust or chest thrust
Different methods of opening an airway
- Cross-finger method
- Tongue-jaw lift/Head-tilt/chin-lift/Jaw thrust methods
Check for breathing
- Evaluate your findings
- Administer two breaths
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the two ventilations
- Check carotid pulse
- Follow with ongoing rescue breathing
Additional Procedures
- Positioning for CPR
- Types of breathing (mouth-to-mouth/nose/stoma).
Questions
- Open forum for questions
Check on Learning
- Discuss the following: First Aid for Circulation, Airway and Breathing Emergencies, Cardiovascular resuscitation, and Rescue Breaths and Choking.
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