Chapter 1
Emergency Medical Systems abbreviation
What is EMS?
need to receive consent from the parent (if they're around)
If the injured person is a child, what extra step is needed to provide care?
an emergency within the heart that occurs when the blood flow to a cardiac muscle is blocked
What is a heart attack?
small toys, nuts, cut-up hotdogs, chunks of fruit, and popcorn kernels
What are common chocking hazards for kids?
an illness that strikes suddenly but doesn't last long
What is an acute illness?
unusual sounds, odors, sights, and behaviors
What are the four signs to look for during an emergency medical situation?
signs/symptoms, allergies, medications as an abbreviation
What does SAM stand for?
pain in the chest for over 5-10 mins, pale skin, sweating, fatigue, and falling unresponsive
person is trying to cough, has an shocked expression, grabbing at their throat
What are some visible signs of choking?
an illness that a person lives with and takes continuous medications as aid. might last their whole lives.
What is a chronic illness?
to protect first responders who are not professionals, but still want to help. it makes sure that they cannot be held liable for any action they take to help an emergency medical situation.
What is the purpose of the Good Samaritan Laws?
check for breathing and heart rate first, then do a quick head to toe scan if situation is not rushed
How should you check a patient?
occurs when the heart's beating pattern either stops or is thrown out of rhythm and can't send blood to brain or other necessary organs
What is cardiac arrest?
backblows and abdominal thrusts
What are the two medical maneuvers to help somebody stop choking?
find out the cause (if time allows), encourage person to find a comfortable position for care, and interview patient if responsive. if unresponsive, call 9-1-1
How should you treat a patient during respiratory distress?
when a person is unresponsive, can't breathe, has severe bleeding, experiencing a seizure, etc.
What are some common symptoms of a medical emergency that requires EMS?
eyes opening, breathing, talking or making other noises, movement throughout the body
What are signs to look for when checking for responsiveness?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does CPR stand for?
5 backblows and 5 abdominal thrusts in a cycle until the patient can cough, breathe, or falls unconcious. Then call 911 if they are still struggling.
What is the specific procedure to help choking patients, regardless of age?
ask if they have an inhaler
What should your first step by the help a person with asthma?
must state own name, experience, your assumption of the situation, and your plan to help
What do you need to include when asking for consent?
have someone call 911, begin CPR, use an AED as soon as possible
What are the three steps to immediately help when someone experiences a heart attack or cardiac arrest?
shocks the heart so that it can spontaneously develop a rhythm on its own
What does an AED do?
use two fingers to swipe the previously lodged food out of the mouth
What should you do when you see the lodged piece of food/object in a reachable distance?
the patient is wheezing/coughing, sweating, and having visible trouble breathing
What are some symptoms of an asthma attack?