Question

There are 11 steps to check a person with significant cause of injury List each step and explain what you would do in each step. You must include details for each step. If you use an acronym be sure you stay what the acronym stands for (worth 8.5 points)

Answer 1

Ans) If someone is injured you should:

Follow these basic steps to check an unconscious victim:
1. Check for responsiveness. Tap the person’s shoulder and shout, “Are you OK?”
2. If there is no response, call 911 and access an AED if available. If necessary,
place the victim in the recovery position to maintain an open and clear airway.
3. Open the airway. Tilt the head and lift the chin.
4. Check for breathing. Check for no more than 10 seconds.
5. Quickly scan for severe bleeding.
6. If the victim is not breathing, perform CPR or immediately use an AED if available.
7. If the victim is breathing, maintain an open airway. Monitor breathing and any
changes in condition.

First check that you and the casualty aren't in any danger, and, if possible, make the situation safe
if necessary, dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance when it's safe to do so
carry out basic first aid

If someone is unconscious and breathing
If a person is unconscious but breathing, and has no other injuries that would stop them being moved, place them in the recovery position until help arrives.

Keep them under observation to ensure they continue to breathe normally, and don't obstruct their airway.

If someone is unconscious and not breathing
If a person isn't breathing normally after an incident, call an ambulance and start CPR straight away. Use hands-only CPR if you aren't trained to perform rescue breaths.

Common accidents and emergencies
Below, in alphabetical order, are some of the most common injuries that need emergency treatment in the UK and information about how to deal with them:

anaphylaxis (or anaphylactic shock)
bleeding
burns and scalds  
choking
drowning
electric shock (domestic)
fractures
heart attack
poisoning
shock
stroke