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Diabetes: The passenger has been given a sugary drink. There is an improvement
in their condition. What do you do next?
Give another sugary drink;
give oxygen;
advise to see a doctor
What are signs and symptoms for both types of Diabetes?
weakness
fainting;
sweating profusely;
waxy look to the skin;
rapid pulse;
shallow breathing;
confusion;
pale and cold skin;
the limbs may tremble;
slurred speech;
a deteriorating level of response;
strange behavior;
acetone smell from breath
What cause Hyperglycaemia?
High levels of sugar in the body
What cause Hypoglycaemia?
Dangerously low amount of blood sugar or injected too much insulin.
Diabetes: The passenger has been given a sugary drink. There is no improvement
in their condition. What do you do next?
nill by mouth;
give oxygen;
promote recovery
Stroke, what is included in the treatment
lay the casualty down and raise their head and shoulders
administer oxygen
assess level of consciousness (avpu), mind the casualty will be confused
What is the White FAK used for?
Emergency use
What is the Green FAK used for?
Everyday use
What are the PDIs on the FAK?
Stowage, quantity, seal is intact
How does Epilepsy present itself?
Major fit and Minor fit
What is the correct procedure for disposal of syringes?
, 1.Put on gloves;
2.Collect the syringe;
3.Place it into empty bottle;
4.Re-seal the bottle;
5.Put the bottle in top metal bar box in the fwd galley;
6.Seal the box;
7.Advise the Captain that the syringe has been secured;
8.complete Cabin crew report including the seal number;
9.Advise cleaners on arrival
How do we care for a child who is suffering from Febrile Convulsion?
1.Remove any dangerous items that may cause an injury;
2.Time the fit;
3.When the fit is finished check ABC and place in the recovery position;
4.Administer oxygen;
5.Promote recovery;
6.Remove clothes to cool the child;
7.Fan the child with a magazine;
8.If shivering occurs, cover them with a light covering
What are signs and symptoms of Febrile Convulsion?
Fever, Flushed skin, Sweating, There may be a rash
What is the care of a Partial/Full Thickness burn?
1.Cool the burn with cold water immediately for at least 10 min;
2.Remove any jewellery or clothes;
3.Elevate injured area to reduce swelling;
4.Encourage pax to drink water;
5.Cover burns with dry sterile bandage;
6.Promote recovery
How do we care for pax suffering from Superficial Burning?
1.Cool the burn with cold water immediately for at least 10 min;
2.Remove any jewellery or clothes;
3.If pain persists after cooling, use cooling gel;
4.If necessary cover with a burns dressing;
5.Elevate injured area to reduce swelling;
6.Encourage pax to drink water;
7.Promote recovery
What should be done if a nose bleed persists beyond 20 minutes and is not
normal for the casualty?
Promote recovery
How do you care for someone with major external bleeding?
1.Put gloves on;
2.Sit the casualty down;
3.Apply direct pressure over the wound;
4.Remove jewellery or tight clothing;
5.Elevate and support to reduce swelling;
6.Apply a dry sterile dressing and bandage firmly;