CPR
How do you check the person for responsiveness
Tap & Talk
How many compressions per minute?
100-120
2 goals of Bleeding
stop the bleeding
prevent infection
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillation
How do you open the airway?
Head tilt, chin lift
When does a person NEED CPR/
Unresponsive & Not Breathing
Ratio of Compressions to your 5-10 second break?
30:_____
Define Where a Dislocation takes place
Joint,
What is the first thing you do when the AED arrives?
Turn it on
List 2 signs/symptoms of a spinal cord injury?
Pain and Pressure neck or spine
Numbness or tingling
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Loss of sensation
Unable to move fingers/toes
What is the acronym we use to test for a STROKE
F ace - is it drooping? ask them to smile
A rms - can they raise both
S peech - is it slurred or jumbled
T ime - call 911 right away
Adult depth of compression?
At least 5 centimeters (5-6cms)
What type of sling is used for elevation
Tubular
What is the second thing you do with the AED?
Follow the prompts
What are the 3 "P's" of first aid?
Preserve Life
Prevent the illness/injury from becoming worse.
Promote recovery.
What medication is used for chest pain? And what medication do you have to make sure they have NOT taken in the last 24 hrs
Nitroglycerin
An ED drug
When do you change out person doing compressions?
5 Cycles or 2 Minutes
What are the 5 rites of medication use?
Time, Dosage, Person, Medication, Route,
List 4 things that cant be on the chest when using an AED
Clothing, Water/fluid, Hair & Med patch
List 4 signs/symptoms of a Spinal injury
Loss of bowel, loss of bladder, pain H/N/S, tingling, numbness, cold. hot, fluid or blood coming from the ears, nose or eyes
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
List 4 situations where we can STOP giving first Aid
EMS, another first aider, danger, he recovers
The severty of a burn is determined by?
List 3 of the 6
% of body
Depth
Location Temperature of the source
Length of time exposed
Age/Medical condition of person
What is the AED searching for?
An abnormal heart rhythm
What is important to do before you push the Shock button?
Clear the person, say Shocking