Wilderness First Aid Flashcards
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What does CPR stand for?

30 compressions 2 breaths

What does Check Call Care entail?

  • Check scene and patient (correct)
  • Call for help (correct)
  • Give Care (correct)
  • None of the above

    • What is the procedure for choking?

    5 back blows; 5 abdominal thrusts

    What does ABCDE stand for in the Check process?

    <p>Airways, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Environment/Expose injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DOTS stand for in assessing injuries?

    <p>Deformity, Open injuries, Tenderness, Swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LOC stand for?

    <p>Level Of Consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AVPU stand for?

    <p>Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered normal respiration rate?

    <p>12-20 breaths/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal heart rate range?

    <p>60-100 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe normal skin characteristics.

    <p>Pink, warm, dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SAMPLE history encompass?

    <p>Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent medical history, Last intake/output, Events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the guidance regarding care?

    <p>Prioritize based on severity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the types of bone/joint injuries?

    <p>Strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does RICE stand for in injury treatment?

    <p>Rest, Immobilize, Cold, Elevate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 30-30 Rule?

    <p>30 sec flash to boom; safe for 30 min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FAST stand for when assessing a stroke?

    <p>Face droop, Arm droop, Slurred speech, Time of onset</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Wilderness First Aid Key Concepts

    • CPR: Involves 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
    • Check Call Care: Protocol for responding to emergencies, including assessing the scene and patient, calling for help, and providing care.
    • Choking Protocol: Administer 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts to relieve choking.

    Patient Assessment Tools

    • Check: Use the ABCDE method for airway, breathing, circulation, disability, and environment/exposing injuries; apply DOTS for deformity, open injuries, tenderness, and swelling.
    • LOC: Refers to Level of Consciousness, crucial for assessing a patient's state.
    • AVPU: A method for determining responsiveness: Alert, Verbal, Painful, Unresponsive.
    • SAMPLE History: Gather information on Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last intake/output, and Events leading to the emergency.

    Vital Signs

    • Normal Respiration: 12-20 breaths per minute indicates healthy breathing patterns.
    • Heart Rate: 60-100 beats per minute is the normal range for adult heart rates.
    • Normal Skin: Described as pink, warm, and dry; indicators of health.

    Medical Conditions

    • Anaphylaxis: A severe allergic reaction requiring immediate action.
    • AMS: Acute Mountain Sickness, a condition related to high altitudes.
    • HACE: High Altitude Cerebral Edema, a serious condition caused by high altitude.
    • HAPE: High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, another high altitude-related health crisis.

    Injury Management

    • Types of Injuries: Includes strains, sprains, fractures, and dislocations.
    • RICE Method: Recommended for treating injuries: Rest, Immobilize, Cold application, Elevate.
    • Burn Classification: Types include superficial, partial-thickness, and full-thickness burns.
    • TBSA: Total Body Surface Area is used to assess extent of burns; care for burned extremities by elevating to reduce swelling.

    Specific Injury Protocols

    • Pneumothorax: Occurs when air escapes the lung and collects in the chest; requires specific treatment.
    • Flail Chest: Characterized by ribs broken in two or more places, needing careful management.
    • Sucking Chest Wound: Needs treatment with a plastic wrap and tape on three sides to prevent air from entering.

    Brain Injuries

    • Mild Brain Injury Care: Monitor for 24 hours, waking every 2 hours to ensure consciousness.
    • Serious Brain Injury Indicators: Heart rate below 40 bpm; requires immobilization and spinal injury assumption.

    Spinal Injury Management

    • HAINES Position: High Arm In Endangered Spine, used for patients with potential spinal injuries.
    • Helmet Protocol: Keep the head still only if it interferes with breathing to prevent further harm.

    Additional Considerations

    • The "umbles": Symptoms of hypothermia include fumbles, grumbles, mumbles, and stumbles.
    • Assisting Drowning Victims: Use the Reach, Throw, Row, Go method for rescue strategies.
    • Types of Wounds: Lacerations are cuts through skin; abrasions are shallow wounds; avulsions involve skin being partially torn away.

    Vital Definitions

    • MOI: Mechanism Of Injury, crucial for assessing how injuries occurred.
    • BSI: Body Substance Isolation, practices to prevent contamination during patient care.
    • SOAP Method: A format for outlines Subjective information, Objective findings, Assessment, and Plan for patient care.
    • CSM: Assessment of Circulation, Sensation, and Motion in injured limbs.

    Emergency Protocols

    • 30-30 Rule: A weather safety rule stating if you see a flash, count to 30 before hearing the thunder; wait 30 minutes before resuming activities.
    • Stroke Assessment (FAST): Check for Face droop, Arm droop, Slurred speech, and note the Time of onset for intervention.

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    Test your knowledge on Wilderness First Aid concepts with these flashcards. Each card includes important definitions and techniques, such as CPR and choking interventions. Perfect for those preparing for BSA or Red Cross certifications.

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