Module 1 – Principles of First Aid
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 2 – Legal Issues in First Aid
13 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 3 – Infection Control and Needle Stick Injuries
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 4 – The Human Body
12 Topics
Module 5 – Resuscitation and the Unconscious Casualty
12 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 6 – The Secondary Survey
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 7 – Choking and Airway
9 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 8 – Heart Related Conditions
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 9 – Bleeding and Shock
10 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 10 – Abdominal, Chest & Crush Injuries
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 11 – Head, Neck & Spinal Injuries
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 12 – Burns
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 13 – Environmental Conditions
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 14 – Fits and Seizures
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 15 – Fractures, Dislocations and Soft Tissue Injuries
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 16 – Diabetes
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 17 – Envenomation
13 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 18 – Poisoning and Substance Abuse
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Module 19 – Strokes
1 Topic | 1 Quiz
Fractured Ribs
The casualty with fractured ribs can be in significant distress and pain. This type of injury can reduce the effectiveness of breathing.
In more serious cases a fractured rib may puncture a lung allowing air to leak into the chest cavity, causing a pneumothorax.
Treatment:
- D.R.S.A.B.C.D.
- Put the casualty in a semi-sitting position leaning on the injured side in a collar and cuff sling
- Reassure the casualty
- Seek medical treatment as soon as possible
- Monitor the casualty’s breathing