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Alangilan Reviewer Ms 1 2022
Alangilan Reviewer Ms 1 2022
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
FIRST AID - It is an immediate and temporary care given to a victim of an accident or sudden illness
before the services of a physician is obtained
OBJECTIVES OF FIRST AID: To save life, To prevent further injury, To preserve vitality & resistance to infection
ARTERIAL BLEEDING - Blood from an open artery. The color of the blood is bright red. The blood spurts
are synchronized with the pulse.
VENOUS BLEEDING - Blood from an open vein. The color of the blood is dark red. The blood escapes in a slow
steady flow
CAPILLARY HEMORRHAGE - Blood from damage capillaries. The color of the blood is intermediate between
bright and dark red
BURN - Is an injury that results from heat, chemical agent, or radiation that It may vary in depth, size, and
severity
THIRD DEGREE BURN - The classification of burns where skin is destroyed and tissues underneath are
damaged
FAINTING - It is the loss of consciousness caused by a temporary reduction of the blood supply to the
brain
When the victim is unconscious, proceed to check the AIRWAY, BREATHING, and CIRCULATION (A-B-C).
Commence resuscitation as appropriate.
When the victim is being examined keep him lying down with his head level with his feet
Clear the airway. Inflate the lungs with five quick breaths (proceed to CPR) if the victim had stoppage
of breathing
Treat the most urgent injuries first and then treat the other injuries.
Avoid the victim seeing his own injury
Do not try to give any solid or liquid substance by mouth to an unconscious victim or to a victim who
has sustained an injury.
One of the reasons for Splinting - Relieve pain by minimized movement and prevent further damage to injury
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