CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does a AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
At the minimum 20 seconds.
Why is the efficiency of oxygen transport by the respiratory system critical during a cardiac arrest?
it's the only way to continue providing oxygen to the brain and other vital organs, even without the heart's assistance.
What vital function does the circulatory system perform when the heart beats, moving blood throughout the body?
Transport blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells while removing waste products like carbon dioxide.
What is CPR used for?
Help save a life during cardiac arrest.
what is the first step in using an AED?
Power up the device.
What is the first step in assessing a casualty?
Check for responsiveness.
How does ventilation-perfusion mismatch impact oxygenation during congestive heart failure?
significantly impairs oxygenation
What is delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste products?
The circulatory systems.
What are some songs used for when giving CPR?
Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees), "Please Please Please" (Sabrina Carpenter), and "Not Like Us" (Kendrick Lamar).
How do you use an AED on someone?
Turn it on and follow the instructions.
What can you use a first aid kit for?
Provide immediate medical assistance for minor injuries and emergencies, preventing conditions from worsening.
What is the main focus of the respiratory system when in cardiac arrest?
Maintaining adequate oxygen supply to the heart and body, and removing carbon dioxide.
During a heart attack, what crucial process does the circulatory system fail to adequately perform?
Fails to deliver sufficient oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
What are the 7 steps when giving CPR.
What does a AED do?
Analyze a person's heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock (defibrillation) to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
What should you do if someone is having a seizure?
Support them gently and cushion their head, but do not try to move them. Do not put anything in their mouth, including your fingers. They should not have any food or drink until they have fully recovered.
How does impaired gas exchange in the lungs affect cardiac output during a myocardial infarction?
When the lungs struggle to effectively exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, the heart must work harder to maintain adequate oxygen delivery to the body, including the ischemic heart muscle
What is the primary way the circulatory system can be impaired, leading to heart failure?
Coronary artery disease.
How to know if some one needs CPR?
If they are unresponsive and are not breathing, or only taking occasional gasping breaths.
How is an AED correlated with CPR?
They both help stop cardiac arrest as CPR keeps the blood circulating and oxygen flowing to the brain and vital organs, while an AED analyzes the heart rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock to restore a normal heartbeat.
What is the first thing you do when you suspect someone is choking?
Place your arm across the person's chest to support the person's body. Bend the person over at the waist to face the ground. Strike five separate times between the person's shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
What is the name of the process where oxygen is taken into the body through the lungs and then transported throughout the bloodstream?
Pulmonary ventilation.
In a state of cardiac arrest, what critical action does the circulatory system cease to function?
Stopping the heart from pumping blood.