Ryanair - First Aid
Who will first aid be administered to? - Answer- - Those with Existing Health Conditions.
- Those who Suddenly become Ill during Flight.
- Those who become Injured during flight (e.g. Turbulence)
- Cabin Crew and Flight Crew who become Injured at Work.
What is an Infant...
Ryanair - First Aid
Who will first aid be administered to? - Answer- - Those with Existing Health
Conditions.
- Those who Suddenly become Ill during Flight.
- Those who become Injured during flight (e.g. Turbulence)
- Cabin Crew and Flight Crew who become Injured at Work.
What is an Infant? - Answer- Birth to 1 Year
What is a Child? - Answer- 1 Year to Puberty
What is an Adult? - Answer- Puberty Onwards
What Impact does flying have on the Body? - Answer- - At High Altitudes, the
Availability of O2 is less.
- As a result Aircraft are Pressurized.
- Most fit and able people can survive in conditions of 10,000ft or less.
- At 37,000ft Cabin Pressure Mimics Conditions at 6000-8000ft.
What is Hypoxia? - Answer- A Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the
tissues, including the Brain.
What are the Objectives of First Aid? - Answer- - Preserve Life (Be Prepared to
Carry lifesaving Treatment e.g. Resuscitation)
- Prevent Condition from Worsening (Stabilize the Casualty, Treat Injuries, Provide
TLC)
- Promote Recovery (Consider what Actions will enable the Casualty to Recover)
What should you always do when administering First Aid? - Answer- 1. Protect
Yourself
2. Perform Primary Survey (ABC)
3. Inform No.1 and Captain
4. Treat what you see
5. Comfort the Casualty
6. Monitor the Casualty
How can you Protect yourself when providing First Aid? - Answer- - Check for
Danger (Smoke, Toxic Substances or Passengers Fighting)
- Use Barriers (Including Gloves and Face Masks)
- Use Antiseptic Wipes to clean yourself (Especially if Bodily Fluids made contact
with your skin)
What is an ABC Survey? - Answer- AIRWAY - Ensure that the Airway is Open and
Not Blocked.
BREATHING - Ensure that the Casualty is Breathing.
CIRCULATION - Ensure the Casualty has a Pulse.
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