Steps of Safety
Before giving care to a victim, you need to check and make sure...
The scene is safe
When an AED arrives on the scene of an unconscious, unresponsive victim, what is the first step you should take?
Turn the AED on
What are the two steps to implement for an individual who is choking?
5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts
Always check for signs of life/consciousness by doing what
Shout, Tap, Shout
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
When you have identified an emergency, and established the scene is safe, you should then acquire what from the victim?
Consent
Where should the AED pads be placed on the victim?
One pad on the upper right side of the chest and one pad on the lower left side of the chest a few inches below the armpit
Where should you apply direct pressure when caring for a person with life-threatening bleeding?
Directly on the wound
What is the purpose of CPR?
To move blood throughout the body and specifically to the brain
What are the three "C's" in an medical emergency response?
Check, Call, Care
The first responder on the scene should identify someone to do what?
Call 911, call the Fusion Center, retrieve an AED and an emergency bag
CLEAR
What is proper hand placement when applying direct pressure to a life threatening wound?
Place one hand over the other, with the heel of one palm on the wound and shoulders directly over the hands.
What are the two steps to adult CPR?
30 compressions, 2 breaths
A machine that delivers an electric shock to the heart using electrodes placed on the chest
What is a defibrillator (AED)
What information should you provide to the Fusion Center?
1. Location (address and where in the building)
2. type of emergency (medical)
3. please page ERT
After a shock is delivered from the AED to the victim, you should immediately resume this
CPR
What medication should an individual carry if they have an anaphylactic allergy to bee stings?
Epi Pen
What rate should adult CPR be done at?
100-120 compressions per a minute
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
Apex has these throughout the building, programmed to call the nurse and the Fusion Center
Emergency Phones
There are this many AEDs in our building
4
Emergency bags are equipped with these as a part of PPE
If you are alone, you should continue CPR until...
AED arrives, EMS arrives, you become too tired to continue, the scene becomes unsafe, signs of life in victim
What does SAM stand for?
Signs and symptoms, allergies, medications and medical conditions