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How do we care for casualty who is suffering from a heart attack? correct answers Conscious:
semi sitting position
Unconcisious: check ABC'S
In both cases: Administer oxygen and promote recovery
A passenger feels cramping chest pain spreading to the left arm and jaw, breathlessness,
weakness and is pale in colour, what is he suffering from? correct answers Angina
How do we care for a casualty who has gone into cardiac arrest? correct answers CPR and use of
AED is advised if available and crew trained
Promote recovery
What position would you put a passenger in who is suffering from Angina or heart attack?
correct answers Semi-sitting position
What are the signs and symptoms of heart attack? correct answers Very constricting chest pain
Difficulty in breathing
Ashen cold and clammy skin
Weak rapid pulse
Nausea and vomiting
What is the correct command to lift and unconscious passenger? correct answers Is everyone in
position?
Prepare to move and move
What is the operation of portable oxygen? correct answers Inform the flight deck
No smoking PA "refrain from smoking"
In hatbin/stowage- check 02 flow
What is the duration of the 120L oxygen bottle? correct answers High flow: 30 minutes at 4 litres
per minute
Low flow: 60 minutes at 2 litres per minute
What is the duration of the 311L oxygen bottle? correct answers High flow: 77 minutes at 4 litres
per minute
Low flow: 154 minute at 2 litres per minute
When using portable oxygen what should be done after informing the flight deck and making a
no smoking PA? correct answers Turn fully anti clockwise and watch for green indicator
Turn off
Place carry strap around neck of CC or ABP
Sit passenger upright
, Remove any grease or make up from the face
Turn on oxygen
Fit mask securely, pinch at the nose
Don't let go below 1/4 full
If the passenger requires oxygen for landing brief an ABP ensure the captain is informed
What are the correct PDI's on the portable oxygen bottles? correct answers Stowage
Quantity
Strap is present
Gauge reads 3/4 to full
Mask attached To hi flow for emergency use bottles
Mask attached to low flow for therapeutic use bottles
Spare mask present
What medication is used if a passenger has angina? correct answers Glycerine trinitrate GTN
Are we allowed to take a pulse? correct answers Yes, unless they are unconscious
When are CC allowed to let a medically qualified person assist cc during medical emergency?
correct answers After the caption has given the command
What is the correct recovery position for infants? correct answers Hold them on their side, head
tilted with their head lower than their tummy
What are the dangers of unconsciousness? correct answers The tounge may relax and block their
airway
The casualty can not cough
The casualty cannot swallow
How old is an infant in first aid? correct answers From birth to one years old
How old is a child in first aid? correct answers Between one and twelve years old
What documentation do CC fill out during/after dealing with a first aid incident? correct answers
Cabin crew report with flight number, date and all relevant details about the casualty
When dealing with an unconscious passenger, how do you check for breathing? correct answers
Looking for chest movement
Listen at the passengers mouth for breathing sounds
Feel for exhaled air on your cheek
When dealing with an unconscious passenger what does response mean? correct answers Speak
loudly to the passenger " hello can you hear me"
Shake gently on the shoulder
Until when should CC continue CPR? correct answers Qualified help arrives