Sudden Illness
breathing becomes difficult and oxygen cannot get into the body.
What is Respiratory Distress?
Hard gooey or sticking candy
large foods that break easily into small pieces
What is choking hazards?
a lack of blood flow which causes the tissue in the heart muscle to die
What is a heart attack?
Be aware that children often take emotional cues from the adults around them. If the child sees that adults are upset, the child’s anxiety and panic may increase. Stay calm, and encourage the child’s parent or guardian to do the same. The child’s parent or guardian can be a valuable source of information if the child is not able to speak for him- or herself. However, if the child is old enough to understand and answer your questions, speak directly to the child using age-appropriate language, rather than addressing your questions to the parent or guardian.
What is when the injured or ill person is a child?
unexpected situations that require immediate action
What is an emergency?
a chronic illness in which certain substances or conditions, called triggers, cause inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult.
What is Asthma?
panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may place one or both hands on their throat. Person may cough, or may not be able to cough at all.
What are signs and symptoms of choking?
dizziness or lightheadedness
trouble breathing
vomiting or sweating
A family member, caregiver or other person who knows the older adult well can be a valuable source of information if the older adult is not able to speak for him- or herself. However, if the older adult is able to understand and answer your questions, speak directly to him or her, rather than addressing your questions to others who might be present.Speak clearly and loudly enough for the person to hear you, but do not shout. If the person does not seem to understand what you are saying, change your words, not the volume of your voice, unless you spoke too softly.
What is when the injured or ill person is an older adult?
a set of materials and tools used for giving emergency treatment to a sick or injured person
What is a frist aid kit?
sensitive to substances called allergens that come into contact with the skin, nose, eyes, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract.
What is an AED?What is an allergic reaction?
5 back blows and 5 abnormal thrusts
What is caring for an adult or child who is choking?
call 9-1-1
trust your instincts
have the person stop what he or she is doing and rest in a comfortable position to reduce the hearts need for oxygen
What is first aid care for a heart attack?
A person with a disability may use a service animal. Be aware that service animals are trained to protect their owners, and both the service animal and the person may become anxious if they are separated. Allow the service animal to stay with the person if possible. If the person wears an assistive device (e.g., a leg brace), do not remove the device when you are examining the person.
What is when the injured or ill person has a disability?
network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies
What is the EMS system?
a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high
What is diabetes?
person is to large for you to wrap your arms around to give abdominal thrusts
pregnant or known to be pregnant
person is in a wheelchair
alone and choking
What is special situations of choking?
stopping the production of certain natural substances that cause fever, pain, swelling, and blood clots
What is aspirin?
S.A.M.P.L.E.
S= signs and sympotms
A= Allergies
M= Medications
P= pertinent medical history
L= last food or drink
E= events leading up to the incident
What is using SAMPLE for interviewing the person?
unusual sounds
unusual odors
unusual sights
unusual behaviors
What is signs of an emergency?
a sudden uncontrolled burst of electrical activity in the brain
What is a seizure?
lower him or her to the ground and if you are trained begin cpr starting with chest compressions.
What is what to do if a person who is choking becomes unresponsive?
Recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency medical
services (EMS) system.
early CPR
early defibrillation
early advanced life support
integrated post
What is the cardiac chain of survival?
If the person responds (such as by moving, opening his or her eyes or moaning) and is breathing normally, the person is responsive, but may not be fully awake. If the person is not fully awake but appears to be breathing normally, send someone to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number and to obtain an automated external defibrillator (AED) and first aid kit. Gather more information by interviewing bystanders (using SAMPLE as a guide; see Figure 2-1) and doing a head-to-toe check. Then roll the person onto his or her side into the recovery position (Box 2-2).
What is what to do when the person is responsive?
protect the responder for financial liability, developed to encourage people to help others in emergency situations
What is good samaritan laws?