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Questions and Answers
What should you do first in an emergency situation?
What should you do first in an emergency situation?
- Put on gloves (correct)
- Check the scene
- Page for medical assistance and bring the AED
- Call the captain to contact stat md
What is the correct sequence for CPR?
What is the correct sequence for CPR?
- 1 breath, 15 compressions
- 2 breaths, 30 compressions
- 30 compressions, 2 breaths (correct)
- 1 compression, 1 breath
What should you do if a choking victim is unconscious?
What should you do if a choking victim is unconscious?
- Try to remove the obstruction with your fingers
- Wait for medical assistance
- Start CPR with 30 compressions (correct)
- Perform back blows
How should you treat a second-degree burn?
How should you treat a second-degree burn?
What is the correct way to use a mask during CPR?
What is the correct way to use a mask during CPR?
What should you do if bleeding does not stop after applying direct pressure?
What should you do if bleeding does not stop after applying direct pressure?
What is the correct airway obstruction relief method for an adult?
What is the correct airway obstruction relief method for an adult?
What should you do before using an AED?
What should you do before using an AED?
What is the first step in responding to a full airway obstruction?
What is the first step in responding to a full airway obstruction?
What is the correct sequence for responding to a choking infant?
What is the correct sequence for responding to a choking infant?
What is the purpose of the AED?
What is the purpose of the AED?
What is the correct ratio for CPR compressions to rescue breaths for an adult?
What is the correct ratio for CPR compressions to rescue breaths for an adult?
What should you do if someone is experiencing severe bleeding?
What should you do if someone is experiencing severe bleeding?
What is the first thing you should do when responding to a medical emergency?
What is the first thing you should do when responding to a medical emergency?
What should you do if someone has a seizure?
What should you do if someone has a seizure?
What is the purpose of the EMK?
What is the purpose of the EMK?
What should you do if you suspect airway obstruction?
What should you do if you suspect airway obstruction?
What is the correct order of steps in a cardiac emergency?
What is the correct order of steps in a cardiac emergency?
What should you do if you find a person who is unresponsive and not breathing?
What should you do if you find a person who is unresponsive and not breathing?
How do you know if a person's airway is clear?
How do you know if a person's airway is clear?
What should you do if someone is bleeding severely?
What should you do if someone is bleeding severely?
What is the purpose of an AED?
What is the purpose of an AED?
What should you do if you have to use an AED on a child or infant?
What should you do if you have to use an AED on a child or infant?
What should you do after using an AED?
What should you do after using an AED?
Study Notes
Medical Emergency Procedure
- Check the scene for safety
- Check the passenger's health status
- Call the captain to contact Stat MD and page for medical assistance
- Bring the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and care for the passenger
Care Procedure
- A: Airway (head tilt, chin left)
- B: Breathing (listen for 10 seconds)
- C: Circulation/Signs of life
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- 30 compressions, 2 breaths for anyone
- Use direct pressure to stop bleeding
- Use gauge and add more pressure if bleeding continues
AED
- Use for cardiac emergencies, heart attack, or unconsciousness with no detectable signs of life
- Turn it on and follow the instructions
- Use for adults, children, and infants according to weight and age
Choking
- Full airway obstruction: use 5 back blows, repeat until object comes out or the person passes out
- Partial airway obstruction: encourage the person to cough
- Infant: use 5 back blows and forth until object comes out or the infant passes out
Unconscious Choking
- Signs of hypoxia: euphoria, dizziness, happy, high, disoriented, turning blue
- Use CPR and AED if necessary
Burns
- 3rd degree full-thickness burn: burn to the bone, skin and soft tissue are black and burnt
- 2nd degree burn: 2 layers of skin are burnt, treat the same as 1st degree but don't pop blisters
- Treat burns with cool water
Medical Assistive Devices
- Fr2: old, has data chip, and comes with 2 sets of adult pads and 1 set of child/infant pads
- Frx: new, has info inside, and comes with 2 sets of adult pads, 1 set of child/infant pads, and a key
- Use Frx with the key, not without it
- POB (Portable Oxygen Bottle): make sure to turn it all the way off and don't let the pressure drop below 500 psi
Miscellaneous
- Electrical burn on an airplane: avoid circuits and electrical devices in the lavatory
- EMK (Emergency Medical Kit): the green seal indicates it's good to go
- Medical jewelry, wallet, or phone can provide important information
- Don't store medication, only give it in extreme cases
- Stat MD is available 24/7 and can be called anytime for authority to fly
- Put on gloves first in any medical situation
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