and how would you check for concussion: steps you would take, signs you would look for etc.
2006-12-15 07:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
There are a few things you want to look for. First of all, did they have a loss of consciousness. Second, take a look at their pupils, are they reactive to light? Are they equal? Finally, talk to the person. Ask them if they remember what happened, ask them who they are, where they are, ask a few questions to establish that they are alert and oriented. Care is going to depend on your location in the wilderness. If you are in a mobile phone accessible area and on trails, call for an ambulance. Stay with the person and keep talking to them to try and keep them alert and oriented.
2006-12-15 13:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Medic123456789 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a first responder but LPN here. I would check the pupils with a flashlight to see if they are equal and react to light. I would check hand graps and leg movement to be sure they were all normal. You need to check mental status by asking the victim something only they would know such as what is your dogs name or when is your birthdate. It has to be a question that they have to give a definate answer to not just a yes or no question. Obviously if you had a blood pressure cuff along you would check vital signs but you did say you were in the wilderness. These are the basic things you check for though whenever someone has a head injury no matter where they are.
2006-12-15 15:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hay sweety:
When in doubt, see your physician.
2006-12-15 16:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by Fresh choice 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
run and get medical attn. otherwise I would probably kill them.
2006-12-15 15:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ali G. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋