Quick vital cheque. Press your fingers on the artery. Count the number of pulses in 15
seconds, then multiply by that by four heartbeats. That's your number of palpations
per minute. Record this width of time and date in order to relay the information to
the next caregiver or healthcare provider. In weight, it's important to screen for any
abnormalities. After suffering from a concussion, you could prevent another another
casualty. Are the pupils dilated? You should orally cheque the temperature. Signs of
fever could be disastrous. The sooner you get a standard, the better. Have them take
a deep breath, then hold it while your stethoscope contacts the rear of the ribcage.
Listen for wheezing from internal puncturing and take note of patient's ability to
sustain it. Praise them with positive affirmations. Keep the spirit skyrocketing. If
possible, keep the abrasion elevated. Fashion a gurney for mobilisation. Start a fire to
get noticed by a rescue helicopter. Remember, lots of smouldering smoke will
increase your odds of being spotted. You're not a medical doctor. Sometimes it may
be necessary to cauterise an open wound. This prevents further blood loss, which
could cause someone to leave this earth too soon. Not on your watch. You're gonna
stabilise the heart rate. Don't allow them to pass out. Keep talking and get responses
from the horse's mouth. Straight. Show an exaggeration, exaggerated interest.
Instigate some excitement, thus adhering the patient to this plane of existence. It's
not their time yet. A tourniquet could also stop the blood flow, but likely lead to
amputation. So burn the wound instead, even though it's going to hurt
excruciatingly. Always have your first aid kit handy. Sterile gauze for the bandaging.
Protect the sensitive epidermal surface. Use dressing to promote cellular
regeneration. White blood cells rush to your aid, scabbing over to prevent festering.
It's your body's natural defence against possible infections, so don't scratch it. That
itchy feeling is your flesh, basically healing. Any questions? Once again, let's go over
this quick vital cheque. Press your fingers on the artery. Count the number of pulses
in 15 seconds, then multiply that by four hard beads. That's your number of
palpations per minute. Record this with a time and date in order to relay the
information to the next caregiver or healthcare provider in waiting. You're not a
medical doctor. It's important to screen for any abnormalities, normalities that were
suffering from a concussion you could prevent. Another casual see. Are the pupils
dilated. You should orally cheque the temperature. Signs of fever could be disastrous.
The sooner you get a standard, the better. You're not a medical doctor.
