GWO EFA v2.1

GWO ENHANCED FIRST AID TRAINING STANDARD V02.1 MODULE

2020-10-01_TS_EFA_V02.1

The use of active warming blankets

ELEMENT 5.9 - SECONDARY SURVEY

The Instructor shall explain:

The general circumstances of the secondary survey according to the A-B-C-D-E principle without the initial “C” and the differences to the primary survey.

The A-B-C-D-E principle in the secondary survey

The different conditions for sitting, lying and shock positions (conscious/unconscious) and the importance of maintaining body temperature

During the secondary survey, the Course Participants (Delegates) should be made aware of the following injuries, symptoms and course of illness, taking into account the specific conditions of the wind industry and its varying workplaces:

DAMAGE AND POISONING THROUGH CONTACT WITH CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL SUBSTANCES

The Instructor shall explain and demonstrate the toxic/allergic symptoms of the body:

Assessment of different reactions of the body

Immediate first aid measures

The need for medical teleconsultation for further treatment

The Instructor shall explain and demonstrate superficial skin burns and the treatment of eye injuries:

Advice from the emergency doctor on the removal of corrosive substances or the use of antidotes

Applying bandages and using an eye wash bottle

The Course Participants (Delegates) shall demonstrate:

Process for removing the corrosive substances (washing off) and applying sterile bandages

Applying bandages and using an eye wash bottle

BROKEN BONES AND INJURIES TO JOINTS/MUSCLES

The Instructor shall explain and demonstrate:

Body Check: examination of the injured person from head to toe (skull, thorax, abdomen, spine, hips, lower extremities upper extremities)

Measures for immobilisation and correct axial, pain-relieving positioning of the casualty

R(est) - I(ce) - C(ompressions) - E(levation) Method

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