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  • What happens if you saw your friend experiencing a head injury?
    1. They must be watched 2. Call 999 if they lose consciousness (even briefly) 3. Look out for the symptoms of serious injury.
  • Define first aid.
    First aid is immediate simple medical care given to a victim of an accident or an illness before professional medical care can be given.
  • When does someone perform CPR?
    When the victim/casualty is unconscious and not breathing.
  • What is the most common simple medical given?
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • What if you are bleeding a lot?
    S-Sit or lie them down E-Examine wound P-Pressure D- Dress
  • How many other accidents require first aid?
    7
  • There is a device to substitute CPR. What's that?
    automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • If the casualty is unconscious, BUT breathing, should you perform CPR? Explain your answer.
    No. Instead of doing CPR, they should be in a recovery position as it helps them to breathe.
  • What should you do when someone choked on their food and couldn't breathe?
    1. Ask them to cough 2. Back blows 3. Abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich Manoeuvre)
  • If you burn yourself, what should you do?
    Hold and let cool running water- minimum for 10 mins
  • What if someone experience a(n) Anaphylaxis (Allergic Reaction)?
    1. Remove cap of auto-injector (e.g. Epipen) 2. Swing into upper, outer thigh 3. Hold for 10 seconds
  • What is the last accident on the slides?
    Seizure
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