Marine First Aid Level 4 (VTQ)
Course Content
- Course Introduction
- Human anatomy and physiology for immediate emergency care
- Safety and Calling for Help
- What3Words - location app
- Marine band radios
- Marine VHF Radios
- Common Coastal Water Dangers
- Common Fresh Water Marine Dangers
- Emergency Flares
- LED Flares
- The Coastguard
- The Air Ambulance
- Personal Location Beacons
- Accident Prevention
- Boat Safety
- Calling for help
- Water safety tubes
- Types of Blankets
- Emergency response for hybrid and electric boats
- First Aid and Safety Equipment\
- Initial Assessment and Care
- Basic airway management in emergency care
- CPR
- AED
- Administration of oxygen therapy
- Drowning
- Choking
- Shock
- Bleeding
- Catastrophic Injury
- Injuries
- Hypothermia
- Illness
- FIrst Responder - Management of injuries
- Prioritising first aid
- Pelvic Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Rapid Extrication
- SAM Pelvic Sling
- Box Splints
- Spinal Injury
- Stabilising the spine
- Spinal Recovery Position
- Introduction to Spinal Boards
- The spinal board
- Using the Spinal Board
- The Scoop Stretcher
- Using the scoop stretcher
- Cervical collars
- Vertical C-Spine Immobilisation
- Joint examination
- Adult fractures
- Types of fracture
- First Responder - Management of trauma
- Elevated Slings
- Lower limb immobilisation
- Elevation Techniques
- Helmet Removal
- Different Types of Helmets
- The Carry Chair
- Applying Plasters
- Strains and Sprains and the RICE procedure
- Eye Injuries
- Electrical Injuries
- Foreign objects in the eye, ears or nose
- Nose bleeds
- Bites and stings
- Chest Injuries
- Foxseal chest seals
- Abdominal Injuries
- Treating Snake Bites
- Types of head injury and consciousness
- Dislocated Shoulders and Joints
- Other Types of Injury
- Dental Injuries
- First Responder - Management of medical conditions
- Asthma
- Asthma Spacers
- When an Asthma inhaler is not available
- Accuhaler®
- Heart Attack
- Warning signs of cardiac arrest and heart attack
- Heart Attack Position
- Aspirin and the Aspod
- Stable angina
- Hypertension
- Pulse Oximetry
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy treatment
- Meningitis
- Diabetes
- Blood Sugar Testing
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Shock
- Near and secondary drowning
- Cold water shock
- Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
- Course Summary
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We are now going to look at signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic emergency, and also look at the treatment, either for yourself, or for helping somebody else. A sign is something you see and a symptom is something the patient would tell you. So a symptom would be something that you feel or that the patient has told you that they feel. Different signs and symptoms would include a tightening of the throat, difficulty breathing, someone collapses or even loses consciousness, itchy hives, a tingling and swelling of the hands, feet, eyelids, mouth or lips, also a sense of impending doom. This person is going to be very scared and very upset, so you need to do what you can to help calm them down. Other signs and symptoms you might notice are abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting. The person has a very tight chest or pain, wheezing or they are gasping for air. When you look at their skin, it may be pale or flushed. They may have visible swelling around their face. Also, their eyes might be very puffy. The person may be confused or agitated. You need to try and calm them down and get their medication for them. As soon as the medication's been administered, you will find that this will go away fairly quickly. They may also show signs of shock. This would lead to collapsing or loss of consciousness. Someone suffering from an anaphylactic emergency, you need to sit them down, if they are mainly breathless, or lay them down if they are dizzy. If someone's sat down, you can calm them the best you can, help them, hand them their medication so they can administer the treatment in a seated position. If they are feeling dizzy and they are laying down, they can't then fall out the chair and they can keep themself much safer. If someone is feeling sick, you need to lay them down and put them on their side. If you know it, then put them into the recovery position. Laying them onto the side will allow any vomit to come out easily and there's no chance of them choking on their vomit. If they're laying down, and you can, then raise their legs up slightly by putting a pillow or a handbag or something, just underneath their legs. This will again, help them feel better. The important thing is if they're sat down, or if they are laying down, leave them there, even after the drug's been delivered. Once that drug is actually into their body, they might start feeling better, or they should start feeling better, but they must stay in that position until the paramedics arrive. So, leave them where they are, stay there until the emergency medical services arrive and then gives further advice and treatment.
Childhood Allergies and Anaphylactic Reactions
Common Childhood Allergies
Food Allergies:
Children often suffer from allergies to food substances like peanuts, with even a tiny trace capable of triggering a severe anaphylactic reaction.
Quick Onset:
Anaphylactic reactions usually occur rapidly, but in some cases, symptoms may take a few hours to manifest.
Immediate EMS Activation:
If you suspect an anaphylactic reaction, it is vital to call the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) without delay.
Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
General Symptoms:
General signs can include itchy, watery eyes, headaches, or a runny nose.
Skin Problems:
Skin-related symptoms encompass swelling of the face, lips, tongue, neck, or hands, itching, hives, rashes, or red skin.
Breathing Problems:
Respiratory issues consist of coughing, difficulty swallowing, rapid or noisy breathing, wheezing, or a burning sensation in the chest and throat. Severe breathing problems indicate a severe allergic reaction.
Heart or Circulation Problems:
Cardiovascular signs may involve an increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure, excessive sweating, or cool and clammy skin.
Mental Status Problems:
Alterations in mental status can encompass confusion, agitation, hallucinations, fainting, or loss of consciousness.
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