5/9/2007
This is meant only as a guide & does not replace
proper training
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Fractures
Burns
Poisons
Levels of Responsiveness
Bleeding
Introduction
Heart Disease
Chain Of Survival
C.P.R
Control
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Three categories of
bleeding:
Arterial: most serious from arteries.
Bright Red and spurting.Venous: comes from the veins. Dark red and flowing.
Capillary: least serious from capillaries. Mixture of reds and oozing.
Treatment:
Apply direct pressure, Raise and
support the injured limb, cover wound with a sterile dressing, treat for shock and
send to hospital.
Pressure Points:
A place which pressure can be
placed to stop blood flowing to the entire limb e.g. arm. This can be used if direct
pressure does not work. This is where an artery can be pressed against a bone to
stop the
blood flow beyond this point. They can be found in your arm and at the top of your leg.
Circulation:
You can check circulation of a
casualty by pressing their nail so it turns white. It should return
back to red by the time you say capillary refill.