Learning Outcomes for Study Session 7

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

7.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.4)

7.2  Describe how to stop external bleeding following an injury and how to assess a person for internal bleeding. (SAQs 7.1 and 7.4)

7.3  Identify different types of fractures and explain how to immobilise a fractured limb for transport to a health facility. (SAQs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.4)

7.4  Describe the signs and symptoms of head and spinal injuries and how to immobilise a person with such an injury for transport to a health facility. (SAQs 7.1, 7.2 and 7.4)

7.5  List the common causes and degrees of burns injuries and describe the first aid you should give for a burn. (SAQs 7.1 and 7.3)