First Aid and Survival: First Aid- Survival

Describe the basic principles of first aid

Preserve life, prevent minor/major injuries, save lives

D- Danger R- Response A- Airway B- Breathing C- Circulation

Describe the basic principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A- Airway B-Breathing C-Circulation

Identify basic items carried in a certified general aviation aircraft first aid kit

Band aids

Pain relief tablets

Burn dressing

Scissors

Safety pins

Sterile gauze pads

Gloves

Triangular bandage

Antiseptic wipes

Thermal blanket

State the components of a pre-flight passenger briefing by a pilots with respect to air craft safety features and equipment

Seat belts/ harness use

Door operation and exits

Emergency landing position

No smoking

Fire extinguisher located

Oxygen mask

Explain the basic steps in post-crash survival management

Stay calm and take control

Evacuate aircraft

Move upwind

Account for all pax

Treat injuries

Activate ELT

Build shelter

Ration supply

Prepare signals

Explain the basic principles of survival

The will to survive

Location

Shelter

Water

Food

List the priorities of survival in order of importance

Will to survive

Shelter

Water

Food

List additional useful but discretionary safe and survival items that could be carried on a cross-country flight over bush clad and mountainous terrain

Matches/lighter

Signal mirror

Batteries

Warm clothing

Torch

Explain the process of hypothermia

Hypothermia- Body loses heat

Causes- Wet clothes, wind, cold grounds

Symptoms- Shivering, slurred speech, poor coordination, increase heart rate/blood pressure will drop and confusion