Lesson 9

Cards (6)

  • Pulse rate
    Measure of the number of heartbeats per minute
  • Vital signs
    • Pulse rate, Respiration rate, Temperature, Blood pressure
  • Normal range for pulse rate is 60-100 bpm (beats per minute)
  • First aid
    Emergency care given immediately to an injured person
  • Purposes of first aid
    • Preserve life, Prevent worsening, Promote recovery
  • Contents of a first-aid kit
    • Alcohol (used as antiseptic/disinfectant)
    • Povidone iodine (used as antiseptic/disinfectant, speeds up wound recovery)
    • Gauze pad (used to cover large wounds)
    • Adhesive (surgical) tape (used to hold gauze pad in place)
    • Cotton balls/buds (used to apply antiseptics or disinfectants)
    • Adhesive bandage (used to cover small wounds)
    • Gloves (used as cover for the hand to prevent wound contamination before applying any antiseptics and ointments)
    • Spirit of ammonia (used as first aid for fainting)
    • Elastic bandage (used to support injuries such as sprains, fractures, dislocation, etc.)
    • Liniment (used to temporarily remove pain)
    • Brown paper bag (used as first aid for hyperventilation (difficulty in breathing))
    • Thermometer (used to check temperature)
    • Sphygmomanometer (used to check blood pressure)
    • Whistle (used for communication)
    • Flashlight (used as source of temporary light)
    • Medicines (used for oral treatment of specific diseases)
    • Manual (used as reference)