What are the 6 typical SYMPTOMS of a heart attack
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- swelling
- nausea
- upper body pain
- feeling light headed
What is stroke?
- a stroke occurs when blood stops flowing to your brain - either a block or a breakage
How do you check for signs of life?
check for breathing by placing your ear over their mouth and by watching their chest rise and fall
What are two symptoms that women may experience when having a heart attack that are different from the regular list
- fatigue or tiredness
- abdomen pressure
What is the acroyn used to help determine if someone is having or has had a stroke?
FAST
In CPR - How many compressions in the center of chests should be given and then how many breaths are to follow?
30 compressions and 2 breaths
What are 3 signs that a person is experiencing a heart attack?
- sudden collapse
- person is unresponsive
- Person is not breathig or gasping for breath
What does FAST stand for?
Face - is the face drooping?
Arms - can they raise their arms?
Speech - is their speech slurred or jumbled
Time - Call 911 or get to the hospital quickly
How long do you give CPR
till help arrives or someone can take over
If someone is experincing symptoms but are not having a heart attack, what 3 things should be done
- CALL 911
- Take nitroglycerin if prescribed or aspirin if not
- make them rest till help comes
What medical procedure is given to a person to see if there was a blockage or bleed in their brain?
CT scan
When would you NOT give adominal trusts or back blows to someone you think is choking?
If someone is having a heart attack, what three things should be done.
- Call 911
- Administer CPR if needed
- Locate the nearest AED (Automated External Defibrilator)
What are FIVE rick factors towards having a stroke?
- unhealthy diet
- overweight
- stress
- smoking
- drug and alcohol abuse
What should you do if you are alone and choking?
- call 911
- administer abdonial thrusts to yourself using proper hand placement and pressing into your abdomen with a countertop or chair.