CPR/AED
When preforming CPR what is the ratio of breaths to compressions? How does this change in an aquatic vs a land setting?
- ratio of breaths to compressions is 2:30
- breaths are always given first in an aquatic environment
- compressions are always given first in a non-aquatic environment
List four signs or symptoms of a heart attack.
- chest pain
- pain radiating down the left arm
- sweating
- denial
- jaw pain
- confusion
- anxiety
- shortness of breath
What should be given when someone is in anaphylactic shock? What medication is in this?
- EpiPen
- Epinephrine (adrenaline)
Demonstrate on team member how to treat severe external bleeding to the lower thigh.
- PPE
- Call EMS
- Pressure & Position
All members Don and Doff gloves correctly.
- only touching outer surface
What kind of PPE should you ensure you have when preforming CPR?
- Gloves
- Face shield or pocket mask
Triggers: exercise, extreme temperatures, emotional distress
Treatment: help victim take inhaler, loosen any tight clothing around neck, encourage pursed lip breathing, treat for shock, call EMS is necessary
List three things to remember when treating someone having a seizure.
- move surrounding objects away
- place something soft under their head
- DO NOT place anything between their teeth
- call EMS
- After seizure is over, assess ABCs, treat for shock
Demonstrate on a group member, how you would treat a nose bleed. When may you consider calling EMS?
- tilt head forward
- pinch bridge of nose
- cold on neck or forehead
- time length, if longer than 15min (still breathing call EMS)
How do you treat for shock?
WARTS
Warmth
ABCs
Rest and reassurance
Treatment
Semi-prone or semi sitting position
List 3 items that should be present with your AED, what are they used for?
- Scissors
- Towel
- Razor
- maybe an extra set of pads (or peds pads)
Act out signs and symptoms of a stroke. What is the acronym used?
- severe headache
- dizziness
-confusion
- slurred speech
-loss of bladder or bowel control
FAST
F-Fast
A-Arms
S-Speech
T-Time
A person is having an anxiety attack and has began hyperventilating. Demonstrate how you would treat them.
- encourage pursed lip breathing
- treat for shock
- call EMS if needed
What are two methods to treat an embedded object?
- Donut
- Log cabin
What are the three Ps of first aid?
Preserve life
Promote recovery
Prevent further injury
What is the proper CPR compression depth for a adult, child and infant?
Adult, 5cm/2 inches
Child, 1/3 of chest depth
Infant, 1/3 of chest depth
What medication could be given for a suspected heart attack or angina? How would you direct your victim to take this medication?
- Aspirin
- Chew
Act out the differences between heat exhaustion versus heat stroke. How would you distinguish the two?
Heat exhaustion
- moist, warm skin
- headache, weakness
- Nausea, vomiting
- anxiety, dizziness
- normal breathing
Heat stroke
- dry, hot skin
- seizures, coma, sever headache
- altered behaviour, iriatable, agressive
- shallow, rapid breathing
What is the acronym used to treat sprains or strains?
RICE
Rest
Immobilize
Cold
Elevate
Demonstrate treatment on a complete choking victim from start to end.
What are the 3 methods of treatment for choking?
- proper back blows and abdominal thrusts
- communication to victim (who you are etc, identify complete chocking)
Methods: back blows, abdominal thrusts, and chest thrusts.
What is the rate of CPR compressions for a child per minute? Sing 2 songs that give a proper beat.
100-120 beats per minute for any age
What does TIA stand for?
Transient Ischemic Attack
List four signs or symptoms of a diabetic emergency.
- pale skin
- sweating
- confusion
- anxiety
- excessive thirst or urination
- acetone smell on breath
Describe the three different types of burns.
First degree/superficial: redness, pain, mild swelling
Second degree/partial thickness: blisters, redness, pain, swelling
Third degree/partial thickness: pain, red, black, grey tissue, tissue/organ exposure, first and second degree burns in the surrounding area
Demonstrate a Primary assessment. When would you perform this?
- if scene is safe
- responsiveness
- check ABC
- Call
- Care for life threatening injuries
- recovery positions
- always treat for shock --> WARTS