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if you detect signs or symptoms of illness or injury.....
reassure the person that you will give care and that EMS personnel is on the way
what is a heart attack
a heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
what are the choking hazards (food)
1. nuts or seeds
2. hot dogs or sausages
3. chunks of meat or cheese
4. chunks of fruit
5. popcorn
6. raw veggies
what is an acute illness
An acute illness is an illness that strikes suddenly and usually only lasts for a short period of time.
what is shock?
Shock is a progressive, life-threatening condition in which the circulatory system fails to deliver enough oxygen-rich blood to the body’s tissues and organs. As a result, organs and body systems begin to fail.
before giving care you must....
ask for consent
signs or symptoms of a heart attack
chest pain that lasts longer than 5 minutes, or going away and then coming back, dizziness, trouble breathing, pale
what are the signs 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.
what is a chronic illness?
A chronic illness is an illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis and that often requires continuous treatment to manage.
what is internal bleeding?
Internal bleeding (bleeding that occurs inside the body, into a body cavity or space) can be a consequence of traumatic injury and may be life threatening. Blunt trauma, which is caused by impact with a flat object
What are the 4 basic steps in your role in the EMS system
1. recognizing that an emergency exists
2. deciding to take action
3. activating the EMS system
4. giving care until EMS personnel take over
is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack
no, cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
when an adult or child is choking you give
5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
symptoms of sudden illness
trouble breathing, chest pain, nausea, fever.
first aid for closed wounds....
Applying a cold pack to the bruised area can help to decrease the bleeding and reduce pain and swelling. To make a cold pack, fill a seal-able plastic bag with a mixture of ice and water.
what are the emergency action steps
1. check
2.call
3.care
what do you do when someone is going into cardiac arrest.
1. have someone call 911
2. begin CPR immediately
3. use an AED as soon as possible
what are some household items that people adults/kids could choke on?
1. Coins
2. Buttons
2. Magnets
4. Marbles
what can cause respiratory distress?
acute flare-ups of chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); lung and respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia or bronchitis); severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis); heart conditions (such as a heart attack or heart failure); trauma; poisoning; drug overdose; electrocution.
define thermoregualtion
the body’s ability to maintain an internal temperature within an acceptable range despite external conditions, is important for human survival.
check for responsiveness and breathing for no more than...
5-10 seconds
CPR is short for...
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
steps for back blows
position yourself to the side and slightly behind the person. For a child, you may need to kneel. Place one arm diagonally across the person’s chest (to provide support) and bend the person forward at the waist so that the person’s upper body is as close to parallel to the ground as possible. Firmly strike the person between the shoulder blades with the heel of your other hand. Each back blow should be separate from the others.
what are MDI's
metered dose inhalers
how are heat related illness's caused
overexposure to heat and the loss of fluids and electrolytes. While being outdoors is a risk factor for developing a heat-related illness, these illnesses can also affect people who are indoors.