Check sensory and motor function of all extremities. Note any cyanosis.ĭisability – Assess level of consciousness using the AVPU scale (alert, responds to verbal, responds to pain, unresponsive). Check capillary refill time at the extremities (eg.

Check for bleeding and control severe blood loss as soon as possible using direct pressure. The decision on whether to commence CPR is discussed below. The decision on whether to commence CPR is discussed below.Ĭirculation – Check pulse characteristics, ie. breathing rate, depth, regularity, clarity. there is no possibility of obstructions being pushed deeper into the airway).īreathing – Check respiratory function, ie. Remove any obvious obstructions if it is safe to do so (ie. Check to make sure the airway is clear and unobstructed. PRIMARY ASSESSMENT Airway (with c-spine control) – Ensure that the casualty’s airway is patent using a head tilt-chin lift manoeuvre (spinal injury not suspected) or a tongue-jaw lift (spinal injury suspected).

SCENE ASSESSMENT Ensure that it is safe to approach the casualty, and deploy body substance isolation procedures if possible (eg. See the MCI website (for details of courses. Rescue Emergency Care (REC) first aid courses are specifically focused on an outdoor environment. You should attend a recognised First Aid course at least once every three years. Injury / Illness Report Nature and extent of injuries / illness: (please indicate wound, fracture, pain or other opposite) Treatment given to date (if any):Ĭapillary Refill (normal = less than 2 secs)įirst Aid This information is intended to serve as a ‘memory jogger’ only. Known Allergies: Past Medical History: Medications: Last fluid / food consumed: Name: Date of Birth: Home Address / Telephone: Commercial distribution of any description is not permitted. © KERRY MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM This form may be duplicated for personal use only. Mountain Rescue Casualty Card (to be completed as fully as possible by first aider, and to remain with casualty on transfer) SUSPECTED INTERNAL INJURIES� Circle those that apply ®©2008 Andy Sherriff First Aid TrainingPhone / Fax 01824 - 790195 YES NOI confirm that I have beenadvised to attend a Hospitalbut do not wish to do so. HAS THE PATIENT EVER � BEEN UNCONSCIOUS, VOMITED,COMPLAINED OF HEADACHE, EXPERIENCED AMNESIA ?įill in all sections on a regular basis� 1 card per patient TIME PULSE RESPIRATION PUPIL SIZE DETAILS & COMMENTS

INDICATE INJURIES FOUND:-= WOUND / GUNSHOT= FRACTURE / DISLOCATION= BURN / FROSTBITEĬOMA SCALE / RESPONSE TO STIMULI A = ALERT (NORMAL) V = VOCAL P = TO PAIN U = UNRESPONSIVE TALISMAN' OR A 'MEDI-ALERT' BRACELET / TAG?YES NO REFERENCE NUMBER KNOWN MEDICATIONS, ILLNESSES, ALLERGIES, ETC.ĭETAILS OF ANY MEDICATIONS TAKEN � DOSE & TIME NAME OF CASUALTY FIRSTAIDER / MEDICSEX MALE FEMALE AGEADDRESSTIME OF ACCIDENT / TIME FOUND DAY MONTH YEARHOW ACCIDENT OCCURRED / ILLNESS

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