Foundations of Care
A network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies
The EMS System
What should you do while doing an initial checkup?
Check head to toe
What step do you start with when caring for an infant?
CPR, call after
What facial expression may a choking person have?
Confused or panicked
What should you make sure when using an AED?
No one is touching the person or machine
What does the smell of gas, unrecognized oder, or strong chemical point to?
Signs of an emergency
What is the recovery position?
A person laying on their side
What is cardiac arrest?
When the heart stops beating or beats ineffectively to circulate blood
What type of foods can be unsafe for children -> lead to choking? (name 3)
Nuts, hotdogs, and popcorn
How should you check to see if someones responsive?
Tap the shoulder, shout, tap again (for baby its the foot)
What law protect responders who act the way a “reasonable prudent person” would act.
Good Samaritan Law
What ages are considered to be a “toddler”?
Ages 1-3
What is a heart attack?
When blood flow to the muscle is blocked
What method should you use when giving abdominal thrusts to an infant?
2 finger technique
What is the CPR cycle?
30 compressions, 2 breaths per cycle
What must you do before you give care to anyone?
Ask for consent/implied consent if unconscious
How long do you check for responsiveness and breathing?
No longer than 5-10 seconds
How long until brain damage can begin after a cardiac arrest or heart attack?
4-6 minutes
How many back blows and abdominal thrusts should you do each cycle?
5 back blows; 5 abdominal thrusts
What does SAM stand for?
Symptoms, allergies, and medication
What are the 3 C’s of First Aid?
Call, Check, Care
What method of checking is most effective for knowing a person's medical history?
The SAMPLE method
What percentage of a person's survival rate is dropped after each minute CPR or an AED is not used?
10%
How should you adapt to the size of a child while caring for choking?
Keeling or adjusting to their level
What kind of surface is best to give CPR on?
A hard, flat surface