Thomas Williams, Xavier Scott: p3r10Ð 4

Charlie was riding along his longboard one sunny day. In an instant he hit a curb and flew head over heels straight onto the cement. Charlie landed hard onto his elbow and scraped his arm on the concrete. He also fell onto his forehead.

Charlie is feeling slightly dizzy. He has severe pain in his elbow. He is not thinking clearly and has some trouble remembering things. Pain on his scraped forearm and pain in his forehead. Tingling feeling in forearm, wrist and hand/fingers.

1. What is the first thing you should do when you see Charlie?

2. What is the first thing you should do for Charlie's elbow?

3. It is necessary to conduct an SAC for Charlie.

True/False

4. Name one question you would ask Charlie about his head.

5. How long should you apply ice on his head, if needed?

6. You should apply ice on the nerve in the elbow to keep the swelling down and dull the pain.

True/False

7. You should apply pressure to the brachial artery with your finger tips to stop the bleeding.

True/False

8. Straighten arm before splinting.

True/False

9. If symptoms and signs of concussion subside within 15 minutes, what should you do?

10. If unconscious what should you do?