before Giving Care
what does AED stand for ?
automated external defibrillator
before giving care to a child what should you do?
Ask for consent
what is a heart attack?
when blood that flows to part of the heat muscle is blocked
Food and Household objects
what does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
where can you buy a first aid kit?
Red cross store or a local store
how should you check a person?
From head to toe
signs of a heart attack
when a person is panicked, confused, or have a surprised facial expression.
how many chest compression do you give during CPR?
30 chest compressions
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency medical services
If the person does not appear to have a life-threatening injury how should you check them?
Toe to head
what is cardiac arrest?
when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain or other vital organs
how many back blows do you give to someone when they are choking?
5 back blows
how many rescue breaths do you give in CPR
2 breaths
1-800-222-1222
how long should you check in order to know if a person is unresponsive?
what medicine can you use for people with symptoms of a heart attack?
how many abdominal thrusts do you give to someone when they are choking?
5 abdominal thrusts
if you push too hard on someones chest what could happen?
Their ribs could break
What are the four signs of an emergency?
Unusual sounds, odors, sights, and behaviors
Recovery positions
extend the persons are that is closest to you above the persons head
without oxygen, how long till the brain can become damaged?
4 to 6 minutes
what do you do when you are alone and choking?
use your hands to do abdominal thrusts or press your abdomen against any firm object
what does V-fib stand for
Ventricular fibrillation