COURSE START
INTRODUCTION
Emergency Medical Equipment On Board
ALTITUDE PHYSIOLOGY
Physiological Effects
TRAVEL HEALTH
Vaccinations
Circadian Rhythm And Jetlag
Fatigue Management
Dehydration
Ear Discomfort
Airsickness
DEFINITION OF FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY TREATMENT
Aims Of First Aid
Management Of In-Flight Medical Emergencies And Crew Responsibilities
UNCONSCIOUSNESS
Fainting
Coma
First Aid For Coma;
Recovery Position (Coma Position)
LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS
Basic Life Support
Steps Of Basic Life Support For Adults
Steps Of Basic Life Support For Children
The Steps Of Basic Life Support For Infants
Acute Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)
Angina Pectoris
Choking
Shock
Types Of Shock - Psychogenic Shock: - Cardiogenic Shock: - Hypovolemic Shock:
Septic Shock: - Toxic Shock: - Anaphylactic Shock:
Signs And Symptoms Of Shock
First Aid For Shock
BLEEDING
Types Of External Bleeding
Pressure Points:
Tourniquet:
To Apply A Tourniquet:
Accidental Amputation
First Aid For Accidental Amputation
Internal Bleeding:
First Aid For Internal Bleeding
Bleeding Through The Natural Openings In The Body
Nose Bleed - First Aid For Nosebleed
Bleeding From Ears - First Aid For Bleeding From Ears
NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS - STROKE
Epilepsy ( Convulsions)
Epilepsy/ Treatment
DIABETIC CONDITIONS - HYPOGLYCEMIA (INSULIN SHOCK)
Hypoglycemia Treatment
Hyperglycemia - Hyperglycemia Treatment
WOUNDS AND TETANUS
First Aid For Wounds
Sucking Chest Wounds
Sucking Chest Wound/Treatment
Abdominal Wounds
Abdominal Wounds /Treatment
BURNS
Thermal (Heat Related) Burns Treatment
First Aid For Chemical Burns
First Aid For Electric Shock And Electical Burns
MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES - SPRAINS AND STRAINS
Treatment For Sprains Or Strains:
Dislocations
Fractures
First Aid For Fractures
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM CONDITIONS - HYPOXIA
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Allergic – Anaphylactic Reactions
Signs And Symptoms
Allergic Anaphylactic Reactions /Treatment
Asthma
Asthma/Treatment
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS - HYPERVENTILATION
Panic Attack
INGESTION POISONING
In Order To Prevent Food Poisoning On Board;
Food-Borne Botulism
First Aid For Ingestion Poisoning:
Flight Crew Meals
CONTAMINATION WITH AVIATION FLUIDS
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Ways Of Protection And Sanitation Practises:
Hygiene On Board
Hepatitis - Hepatitis A:
Hepatitis B: - Hepatitis C:
Hepatitis Prevention:
Meningitis
Tuberculosis
Aids (Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome)
Basic Precautions To Prevent Hiv And Aids
Malaria
Malaria / Geographical Distribution
Malaria / Precautions
CHILDBIRTH
Stages Of Childbirth:
Stages Of Childbirth / 2.Stage
Stages Of Childbirth / 3.Stage
Post Birth:
BIRTH AND DEATH ON BOARD - BIRTH ON BOARD PROCEDURES
Death On Board Procedures
CONCLUSION
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