CERT SKILLS-HOSA LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+

CERT SKILLS-HOSA LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ Phase 1 Death within minutes as a result of overwhelming and irreversible damage to vital organs Phase 2 Death within several hours as a result of excessive bleeding Treatment for burns 1. Remove the source of the burn 2. Cool the burn 3. Cover the burn Three methods for controlling bleeding 1. Direct Pressure 2. Elevation 3. Pressure Points Elevation Elevate the would above the level of the heart What are the five steps to take when approaching a survivor? 1. Make sure they can see you if they are conscious 2. Give your name and organization (Community Emergency Response Team) 3. Request permission. If unconscious, assume consent is given. If the victim is a child ask their guardian 4. Respect cultural/tradional differences 5. Respect the patients privacy Head-to-toe Assessment Look for DCAP-BTLS Deformities Contusions (bruising) Abrasions Punctures Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling Order: Head, neck, shoulders, chest, arms, abdomen, pelvis, legs What are the 6 components/parts of the respiratory system Lungs, Bronchus, Larynx, Pharynx, Nasal Cavity, Trachea What is "shock"? Condition when the body is not getting enough blood flow. It can lead to death of cells, tissues, and entire organs Main Signs of Shock Rapid and shallow Breathing Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds Failure to follow simple commands like "squeeze my hand" Shock Procedure 1. Maintain an open airway 2. Control obvious bleeding 3. Maintain body tempurature (possibly with blankets) 4. Put on back and elevate feet above head 5. Do not feed them or give them a drink Phase 3 Death is several days or weeks as a result of infection or multiple-organ faliure (i.e. complictions from an injury) 3 evaluations for shock 1. Breathing: Note if rapid and shallow (more than 30 breathes/minute) 2. Circulation: Blanch test in palm or nail bed, should turn pink after 2 seconds (don't use on kids) - Use radial pulse test if dark/cold - Use middle and ring finger to check pulse (60-100 beats/minute is normal) 3. Mental Status: main method of evaluation for kids -- Ask if they are okay, simple commands, squeeze thier hand and see if they sqeeze back. Head Tilt Chin Lift (HTCL) 1. Touch shoulders and ask loudly, "Can you hear me?" 2. If didn't/can't reply, place the palm of your hand on their forehead 3. Leave your palm on their forehead. Lift jaw while lifting head by placing two fingers under chin 4. Place ear by mouth, hand on chest and look towards feet 5. Look for chest rise, listen for air exchange,