Table of Contents
- 1 How long should you open the airway of an unconscious casualty?
- 2 How long should you check for responsiveness and breathing?
- 3 What are 2 things that can happen if an unconscious breathing casualty is left on their back?
- 4 What are the 3 steps for responding to an emergency?
- 5 What is the first thing to do in assessing an emergency?
- 6 What is the first thing you should do if a person is unconscious and not breathing?
How long should you open the airway of an unconscious casualty?
If you do not see an object, open the person’s airway by lifting the chin while tilting the head back. Place your ear close to the person’s mouth and watch for chest movement. Look, listen, and feel for breathing for 5 seconds. If the person is breathing, give first aid for unconsciousness.
How long should you check for responsiveness and breathing?
Check for Responsiveness and breathing for no more than 5-10 seconds.
How do you assess a casualty’s condition?
Look and feel the spine
- If the casualty has no pain or pins and needles, then gently log roll the casualty into the lateral position, supporting the neck and head.
- Look at the neck and spine.
- Feel for deformities.
- Check for bleeding, bruising, swelling or lacerations.
What is the recommended way of checking a casualty’s circulation?
take a full breath and place your mouth around the casualty’s mouth, making a good seal; blow slowly into the mouth until the chest rises; remove your mouth from the casualty and let the chest fall fully; give a second slow breath, then look for signs of a circulation (see opposite);
What are 2 things that can happen if an unconscious breathing casualty is left on their back?
When a casualty is unconscious, their muscles become relaxed, including their swallowing muscles, and if the casualty is not placed on their side, they can choke on their own fluids. If an unconscious casualty is left on their back, their tongue may fall back and block the airway.
What are the 3 steps for responding to an emergency?
There are three basic C’s to remember—check, call, and care.
When a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally what must you do?
Unresponsive and not breathing. If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing, you’ll need to do CPR (which is short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation). CPR involves giving someone a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths to keep their heart and circulation going to try to save their life.
What is the golden rule of first aid?
GOLDEN RULES OF FIRST AID and methodically without panicking, giving priority to the most urgent situation / condition. Remove the victim from the cause of injury or the cause of injury from the victim. Resuscitate the victim, if necessary and carry out general treatment of unconsciousness.
What is the first thing to do in assessing an emergency?
To take appropriate actions in any emergency, follow the three basic emergency action steps — Check-Call-Care. Check the scene and the victim. Call the local emergency number to activate the EMS system. Ask a conscious victim’s permission to provide care.
What is the first thing you should do if a person is unconscious and not breathing?
If the person is not breathing:
- Check for breathing, coughing, or movement.
- Make sure that the airway is clear.
- If there is no sign of breathing or circulation, start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Continue CPR until either help arrives or the person starts breathing on their own.
How can you tell if someone is sleeping or unconscious?
Levels of unconsciousness range from drowsiness to collapse and may range in severity from fainting to coma. Unlike when a person is asleep, someone who is unconscious cannot cough, clear his/her throat, or turn his/her head if in distress.