Foundations
Whats does EMS Stand For
What is Emergency Medical System
What is the first step to helping a person
Check the Scene
What causes a heart attack
When the blood that goes to the heart gets blocked by the muscle
What are some chocking hazards that are foods
Nuts and seeds, Hot dogs and sausages, Chunks of meat or cheese, Chunks of fruit (such as apples) and whole grapes, Raw vegetables (such as carrots and celery), Popcorn, Peanut butter
What is the First step of Caring
CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression, obtain consent and use PPE.
What are signs of Emergency
What is Unusual Sounds, Unusual Odors, Unusual Sights, Unusual Behavior
What do you do if the person has a Disability
You ask family member what there disability is before helping
What are signs of someone about to have a heart attack
The pain or discomfort is persistent, lasting longer than 3 to 5 minutes, or going away and then coming back.
What are some chocking hazards that are Objects
Coins, Buttons, Small “button” batteries (found inside watches,car key fobs, singing greeting cards, hearing aids and other electronics), Magnets, Marbles
What is the Second Step of Caring
If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout.
What do you have to do before you help a kid
Ask for consent
What do you do if someone speaks a different language
You speak normally and try to find someone that can speak there language
what are some First Aid Care for a Heart Attack
If you think that someone might be having a heart attack, you should Call 9-1-1 or Have the person stop what he or she is doing and rest in a comfortable position to reduce the heart’s need for oxygen.
What are Signs and Symptoms of Choking
A person who is choking typically has a panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may place one or both hands on their throat. The person may cough (either forcefully or weakly), or he or she may not be able to cough at all.
What is the Third Step of Caring
If the person does not respond, responds but is not fully awake, is not breathing or is only gasping, or has life- threatening bleeding or another obvious life-threatening condition, CALL 9-1-1 and get equipment, or tell someone to do so. Then, give CARE based on the condition found and your level of training and continue your check to determine if additional care is needed.
What are the three Emergency to take action
what is Check Call Care
What should you do if the person is unresponsive
Shout to others to help
What is Cardiac Arrest
on the other hand, occurs when the hear stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
How do you Caring for an Adult or Child Who Is Choking
Back blows and Abdominal thrusts
How many chest competitions do you give
Give 30 chest compressions
What is the Good Samaritan
Protects Personable and Prudent person
What should you do if the person is responsive
Get someone to call 9-1-1
what are some First Aid Care for Cardiac Arrest
When a person experiences cardiac arrest, quick action on the part of those who witness the arrest is crucial and gives the person the greatest chance for survival.
how do you Care for an Infant Who Is Choking
First, get the infant into position for back blows. Place your forearm along the infant’s back, cradling the back of the infant’s head with your hand. Next, place one hand along the infant’s back, cradling the back of the infant’s head with your hand.
How many breaths do you give
2