First Aid Unit
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- 3. The 'M' in H-A-R-M: do NOT rub the injured part.
- 5. The 'E' in P-R-I-C-E-D. Raise injury higher than heart-level to get the blood flowing away from the injury.
- 8. Part of the Health Triangle; has to do with the health and well being of your body, and the way your body functions.
- 13. Includes dialing important numbers and talking to the Ambulance. Explain the situation carefully over the phone. Is the second 'C' of First Aid.
- 14. Acronym to help you remember what to do when you have a soft-tissue injury.
- 17. Part of the Health Triangle; has to do with the way you react to events in your life.
- 19. Third 'C' of First Aid. In this step you assist the victim(s).
- 20. The 'C' in P-R-I-C-E-D. Involves applying pressure to the injury.
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- 1. The overall well-being of your body, your mind, and your spirit.
- 2. Vehicle equipped for taking sick people to and from the hospital. Their phone number is 100.
- 4. Most of the injuries you will have during your lifetime will fit into this category. Injuries in this category include cuts, bruises, sprains, strains and cartilage damage.
- 6. Part of the Health Triangle; has to do with how well you get along with others.
- 7. They are responsible for preventing and detecting crime. Their phone number is 101.
- 9. Things that you do in order to keep clean and maintain good health.
- 10. First 'C' of First Aid. Includes being aware of your surroundings, checking for victims, and thinking of what could have happened.
- 11. The 'H' in H-A-R-M: do NOT apply warmth to the injury.
- 12. Practical and immediate care for sudden illness or injury.
- 15. Acronym to help you remember Airways, Breathing, Circulation.
- 16. The 'D' in P-R-I-C-E-D. Involves going to the doctor to learn what happened.
- 18. Acronym to help you remember what NOT to do when you have a soft-tissue injury.