Cardiac Arrest
What is it called when the heart loses its electrical pulse and stops beating
cardiac arrest
The device used to restore an electrical pulse to the heart
AED
CPR is used to pump blood into what organ
the heart
How many seconds matter during cardiac arrest
every second
Who should administer CPR
anyone who is trained
What is the term for a heart attack in medical terminology?
Myocardial infarction.
How many pads are on an AED
2
CPR is typically used when
someone is experiencing Cardiac Arrest
Each year ____ Cardiac Arrests occur each year in the US
326,000
When do you stop CPR
you keep going until a parametric arrives to help and take them to the hospital
What lifestyle choices help lessen the chance of Cardiac Arrest
Healthy lifestyle choices
Where are AEDs found
What should you do if you're alone with a child who needs CPR?
Perform 2 minutes of CPR before calling 911.
What percent of people die from out of hospital cardiac arrest
90%
When should you use an AED?
When the person is unresponsive and not breathing.
During cardiac arrest, how long before brain damage can begin if CPR is not started?
About 4-6 minutes.
What is the purpose of the AED?
To analyze the heart’s rhythm and deliver a shock if necessary to restore a normal heartbeat.
During CPR its possible for what bones to be broken
ribs
What percent of Americans don't know what to do during Cardiac Arrest
70%
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
What is one of the most common signs of cardiac arrest?
Unresponsiveness, No pulse or heartbeat, and Not breathing or gasping for breath.
True or False: You should remove the AED pads after it delivers a shock.
False, keep the pads on and follow the AED's prompts.
How many chest compressions should you do in a minute
100- 120
What artery supplies blood to the heart?
The coronary artery.
What is the correct order of what to do when someone is experiencing Cardiac Arrest
call 911, start CPR, send someone to get an AED