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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Pulse:
This is a throb of
blood that passes along your arteries with each beat of your heart. It can be felt
where an artery passes over a bone close to the skin E.g. radial pulse.
The pulse rate of an adult is between 60 - 80.The average amount of blood an
adult has is 8-9 litre's
Crush Injuries:
If a casualty is trapped for more
than 15 minutes you should leave them trapped as poisons have built up. If it is
release it could cause kidney failure.
Signs & Symptoms of Blood
Loss:
Face & Skin: pale cold and clammy.Pulse: fast and weak (less blood so pulse is weak as harder to find. It is faster to make up for the blood loss)
Breathing: fast and shallow may gasp for air (Air Hunger)
Behaviour: May be restless, thirsty, faint, and dizzy.
Shock:
A serious condition
that occurs when the cardiovascular system is unable to supply enough blood
flow to the body. It can be caused by a loss of fluids or heart problems.