foundations
infants age?
birth to 1 year
what is a heart attack?
occurs when blood flow to part of the
heart muscle is blocked (e.g., as a result of coronary artery
disease).
How many back blows to give to adult or child?
5
sudden illness symptoms?
trouble breathing, chest pain, abdominal pain, headache, changes in consciousness level, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramp, diarrhea, fever, pale
Shock
progressive, life-threatening condition where the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the body's tissues and organs. As result the organs and body system might fail.
recovery position
Extend the person’s arm that is closest to you
above the person’s head.
- Roll the person toward yourself onto his or her
side, so that the person’s head rests on his or
her extended arm.
- Bend both of the person’s knees to stabilize
the body.
T or F: Men and Women experience same feelings when having heart attack?
False
How many abdominal thrusts to give to adult or child?
5
respiratory distress
dificulty breathing, shortness breath, gasping for breath
penetrating trauma
which occurs when the body is pierced by a sharp narrow object or impaled on sharp object
interview acronym to get better idea of what's going on?
What is cardiac arrest?
on the other hand, occurs when the heart
stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to
the brain and other vital organs.
when should chest thrusts instead of abdominal be given?
if patient is pregnant , to large for you to wrap your hands around, or an infant
asthma
a chronic illness which in certain substances or conditions causes inflammation and narrowing of airways, making breathing difficult
closed wound
the surface of the skin is intact but the underlying tissues are injured
first place to check for injury?
head
calling 911 is the first step when you think someones going in cardiac arrest? T/F?
True
what to do if person becomes unresponsive?
start CPR
MDI
Metered Dose Inhaler, delivers a measured dose of medication in mist form directly into persons lungs
thermoregulation
the body's ability to maintain an internal temperature within an acceptable range despite external conditions
How long to check for responsiveness or breathing?
no more than 10-15
agonal breaths
the person still is not breathing and can occur after heart stops beating.
if person is coughing or able to speak do what?
encourage person to keep coughing and be prepared for care later.
small-volume nebulizers
convert liquid medication into a mist, which is delivered over several minutes, especially helpful for little kids
Heat exhaustion
occurs when fluids lost through sweating are not replaced