Cardiac Emergencies
A condition that occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
What is cardiac arrest?
carefully lower him or her to the ground and, if you are trained, begin CPR, starting with chest compressions. After each set of chest compressions and before attempting rescue breaths, open the person’s mouth and look for the object. If you see an object in the person’s mouth, remove it using your finger. Never put your finger in the person’s mouth unless you actually see the object. If you cannot see the object and you put your finger in the person’s mouth, you might accidentally push the object deeper into the person’s throat.
What is steps to take if someone is unresponsive?
Equipment used to prevent pathogens from contaminating your skin, mucous membranes, or clothing.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
is evidenced by signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath, gasping for breath, hyperventilation (breathing that is faster and shallower than normal), or breathing that is uncomfortable or painful. Respiratory distress can lead to respiratory arrest (absence of breathing).
What is Respiratory Distress?
the skin’s surface is broken and blood may come through the tear in the skin, resulting in external bleeding
What is an open wound?
A condition that occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked.
What is a heart attack?
give a combination of 5 back blows (blows between the shoulder blades) followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (inward and upward thrusts just above the navel)
What is steps to take when someone is choking?
Pathogens that are expelled into the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.
What is airborne pathogens?
Do no further harm.
Monitor the person’s breathing and level of
consciousness.
Help the person rest in the most comfortable
position.
Keep the person from getting chilled or
overheated.
Reassure the person that you will help and that
EMS personnel have been called (if appropriate).
What is first aid care for a sudden illness?
An injury that results when the skin or other tissues of the body are damaged.
A skill that is used when a person is in cardiac arrest to keep oxygenated blood moving to the brain and other vital organs until advanced medical help arrives
What is CPR?
Coins
Buttons
Small “button” batteries (found inside watches,
car key fobs, singing greeting cards, hearing
aids and other electronics)
Magnets
Marbles
What is household object choking hazards?
Unusual sounds, odors, sights, or behaviors.
What is signs of an emergency?
Trouble breathing.
Pain, such as chest pain, abdominal pain or a headache.
Changes in level of consciousness, such as being confused or unaware of one’s surroundings, or becoming unresponsive.
Light-headedness or dizziness.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or stomach cramps.
What is signs and symptoms of sudden illness?
Something caused by impact with a flat object.
What is blunt trauma?
100-120 compressions per minute
What is the rate of chest compressions?
Nuts and seeds
Hot dogs and sausages
Chunks of meat or cheese
Chunks of fruit (such as apples) and whole
grapes
Raw vegetables (such as carrots and celery)
Popcorn
Peanut butter
What is food choking hazards?
Recognizing that an emergency exists.
What is step 1 of your role in the EMS?
An illness that a person lives with on an ongoing basis and that often requires continuous treatment to manage.
What is a chronic illness?
Restlessness or irritability
Altered level of consciousness
Nausea or vomiting
Pale, ashen (grayish), cool, moist skin
Rapid breathing
Rapid, weak heartbeat
Excessive thirst
What is signs and symptoms of shock?
At least 2 inches
What is the chest compression depth for adults?
panicked, confused or surprised facial expression. Some people may place one or both hands on their throat. The person may cough (either forcefully or weakly), or he or she may not be able to cough at all.
What is the signs and symptoms of choking?
A network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergencies.
What is the emergency medical system (EMS)?
An illness that strikes suddenly and usually only lasts for a short period of time.
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.
What is shock?