CPR + AED
What is the Ratio of compressions to breaths?
30:2
Trouble breathing : shortness of breath wheezing
panic, flushed face, chest and airway tightness
What are the ABC. principles
A- AIRWAY
B- BREATHING
C- CIRCULATION
P- PRESERVE LIFE
P- PREVENT FURTHER INJURY
P- PROMOTE RECOVERY
When do I call 911?
When ABC priorities are threatened, Victims condition is worsening, in my judgment I should
What factors must be present to start CPR?
1. non- breathing or Abnormal breathing
2. Unconsciousness/ unresponsiveness
Fast breathing, lightheadedness, flushed face, blue colour of the lips
Hyperventilation
F- FACE
A- ARMS
S- SPEECH
T- TIME
Demonstrate the recovery position and explain why this is the ideal position to place an unconscious or low consciousness level victim
The recovery position allows for drainage and maintains an open airway
How do I check Circulation?
Pulse check, and Capillary refill check.
Other than mouth to mouth what rescue breathing techniques can be used?
mouth to stoma, mouth to nose
Chest pain, arm pain, flushed face, previous medical history, medication - Nitrogycerin, trouble breathing
ANGINA
UNRESPONSIVNESS TEST
A- ALERT
V- VERBAL/VOIVE
P- PAIN
U- UNRESPONSIVE
When can you stop treatment on a victim?
1. When there are hazards present
2. you are too physically exhausted to continue
3. another trained person takes over
4. doctor or EMS arrvives on scene
What would you do first for an electrical burn victim?
a. Call 911
b. Run burn under cool water
c. Cover the area with a dry sterile dressing
a. CALL 911
1. you may use two fingers for compressions
2. pocket mask is applied upside down - use smaller breaths
3. if infant is alone 2 min of CPR then get help, if Adult - get help first
What symptoms differentiate my first second and third degree burns?
First degree:Redness, Swelling, Pain, Anxiety, Shock
Second Degree: ABOVE PLUS: Blisters
Third Degree: ABOVE PLUS: Red, black or grey tissue, waxy /tight tissue underlying tissue or organs exposed, abscence of pain
What does R2D2 stand for and what is it used to treat?
R- REST
R- REASSURE
D- DIRECT PRESSURE
D- DO NOT REMOVE FIRST LAYER
WHAT IS : EXTERNAL BLEEDING
What elements makeup the PRIMARY ASSESSMENT?
1. Victim responsiveness AVPU
2. abcs
3. TREATMENT
1. Are you choking?
2. May I help you?
3. Is there any chance you are pregnant?
When can an AED NOT be used?
in an area with a high oxygen concentration
I have Red splotches on my face, my lips and eyes are swollen, double breathing, anxiety, holding my neck. what am I?
What is Anaphylaxis
What Acronym is Used to treat SHOCK and what are its elements?
W- WARM
A- ABC
R- REST AND REASSURE
T- TREATMENT
S- SEMI SIT/ SEMI PRONE
What elements make up the SECONDARY ASSESSMENT?
1. victim history
2. monitoring vitals
3. head to toe check
How would I go about treating an ampuated finger?
1. call 911
2. ask for consent
2. apply sterile dressing to the would
3. grab fingers with gloved hand and place in a baggie with a moist piece of gauze, put the bag on ice and travel to hospital w victim