Circulatory Emergencies
If someone is holding onto their arm, shoulder or chest, they may be having a...
If someone is breathing very fast and heavy, this is called
What is the compressions:breaths ratio for a child
30:2
The first thing you do when entering the scene of an emergency
Check for hazards
Primary Assessment includes assessing ABCs, what does that stand for?
Airway, breathing, circulation
If someone has a heart condition characterized by poor blood circulation to the heart?
Angina
When does mild choking become severe?
when the airway is fully blocked and the victim cannot cough
How do you landmark on a baby?
One finger below the nipple line
Finish: Talk, throw, reach, wade, row, _____, _____, ____
swim, tow, carry
Something we must put on before performing first aid
Gloves
What is the acronym for suspected stroke assessment?
F.A.S.T
How to treat an asthma attack
Ask if they have an inhaler, or call EMS
If a person has just been in a car accident and needs resuscitation, do you start with breaths or compressions?
30 compressions
What are the three steps in the rescue process?
Name three things to look for during a head to toe assessment?
(Many options: pulse, skin, pupils, bumps, scrape, rashes, abnormalities, etc.)
What is the acronym used to treat shock?
W.A.R.T.S
How to treat severe airway obstruction
5 abdominal trusts, 5 back blows, repeat
How deep should you go during compressions on an adult
5-6cm
How would you enter the water for a rescue off of a dock?
Slip in or stride entry
What is a torniquet used for?
Slow blood flow and bleeding
How do you treat a heart attack?
Call EMS, provide ASA and treat for shock
If someone is severely choking and becomes unconscious, what are your next steps?
(should have already called EMS), start CPR and send bystander for AED
Name one complication someone could have during CPR
Vomiting, gastric distention, aspiration
Finish the Rescuers checklist: hazards, assists, entries, approaches, __________, Talk-tow-carry, removals, follow up
Reverse and ready
What do we assess after each treatment of a limb?
Distal circulation