First Aid Treatments and Procedures PDF

Q. What are the general directions for first aid treatment for shock? A. Ifa patient 1s in shock, maintain the patient's body heat (but do not add heat); and elevate the person's feet about 8 inches, if raising the legs will cause pain or further injury, keep the person flat. Q....

Q. What are the general directions for first aid treatment for shock? A. Ifa patient 1s in shock, maintain the patient's body heat (but do not add heat); and elevate the person's feet about 8 inches, if raising the legs will cause pain or further injury, keep the person flat. Q. What ts an infection? A An infection is the growth of harmful germs in any internal or external wound. ©. How do most serious infections and cases of blood poisoning start? A. Serious infection and blood poisoning most often start from very small wounds, particularly on hands and feet. Q. What is the risk of disease transmission while administering first aid? A. There is a potential risk of disease transmission, but there are no known cases involving first aid treatment. ©. What steps can be taken to minimize the risk of disease transmission during first aid? A. The steps that can be taken include: 1. Avoid contact with bodily fluids when possible. 2. Place barriers such as disposable gloves or a clean dry cloth between the patient's body fluids and yourself. 3. Wear protective clothing to cover any cuts, scrapes or skin conditions that you may have. 4. Wash your hands with soap and water ASAP before and after giving care. 5. Do not eat, drink or touch your mouth, nose or eyes when giving first aid. 6. Do not touch objects that maybe soiled with blood. Q. What are the signs of internal bleeding? A. The signs of internal bleeding are: 1. Tender, bruised or hard areas of the body such as the abdomen Rapid, weak pulse WI me ke be Skin is cool, moist, pale or bluish Excessive thirst Becoming confused, faint, drowsy or unconscious 145