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a skill that is used when a person is in cardiac arrest to keep oxygenated blood moving to the brain and other vital organs until advanced medical help arrives
What is CPR.
The amount of chest compression's performed on a newborn during CPR.
What is 15.
is caused by a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain.
What is Fainting.
a progressive, life-threatening condition in which the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the body’s tissues and organs.
What is Shock.
a strip of material used to hold the dressing in place and to control bleeding.
What is a Bandage.
delivers a measured dose of medicine in a dry powder form directly into the person’s lungs.
What is a Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI).
The depth of chest compression's on an infant.
What is 1.5 inches.
occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted by a blood clot, resulting in the death of brain cells.
What is a Stroke.
(bleeding that occurs inside the body, into a body cavity or space) can be a consequence of traumatic injury and may be life threatening.
What is Internal Bleeding.
a pad that is placed directly on a wound to absorb blood and other fluids, promote clotting and prevent infection.
What is a dressing.
A small, portable computerized device that allows a minimally trained bystander to provide defibrillation much faster than EMS.
What is an AED?
The depth of chest compression on an adult.
What is 2 inches.
is the result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to temporary and involuntary changes in body movement, function, sensation, awareness or behavior.
What is a Seizure.
an injury that results when the skin or other tissues of the body are damaged.
What is a Wound.
a dressing treated with a substance that speeds clot formation.
What is Hemostatic dressing.
occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
What is a Heart Attack.
The action performed before beginning chest compression's.
What is checking for breathing.
a medication that counteracts the effects of histamine, a chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction.
What is Antihistamine.
a very common type of closed wound, usually caused by blunt trauma. Occur when the small blood vessels under the surface of the skin are damaged and blood leaks into the surrounding tissues.
What is a Bruise (contusion).
a way to prevent movement of an injured bone or joint. It can also help reduce pain.
What is splinting.
occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
What is Cardiac Arrest.
The amount of chest compression's performed during CPR on an adult.
What is 30.
a drug that slows or stops the effects of anaphylaxis.
What is Epinephrine.
a severe bacterial infection that can result from a puncture wound or a deep laceration.
What is Tetanus.
a device placed around an arm or leg to constrict blood vessels and stop blood flow to a wound.
What is a tourniquet.