CPR
How deep should you go when giving a chest compression?
Child/infant: 1.5 inches
what are the signs or symptoms of someone who is choking?
- panic and confused facial expression
- may place both hands on their throat
- they may cough
What should you do if someone goes into cardiac arrest?
Call 911 immediately, begin CPR, and use and AED as soon as possible
what are the sign of an emergency?
Unusual sounds, unusual odors, unusual sights, and unusual behaviors
what is implied consent?
When a person is unresponsive the law assumes the person would give consent.
What does "CPR" stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
When giving an infant chest thrusts and back blows, what should be the position of their body?
Their head should be lower than their chest.
If you think someone is having a heart attack you should..
Call 911 immediately
what should you do before giving care?
always ask for consent.
what are pathogens?
harmful microorganisms that can cause disease.
What is the hand placement for giving CPR to an infant?
Two fingers on center of chest, just below the nipple line and one hand on the forehead
What are some choking hazards for kids?
food, household items, and toys
How can aspirin help in a heart attack?
Aspirin can help prevent blood from clotting
what are the 3 c's?
check, call , and care
What does "EMS" stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
What do you have to do for each set of CPR?
you give sets of 30 chest compressions followed by sets of 2 rescue breaths
What should you do if someone is choking?
Perform back blows and abdominal thrusts
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
when should you contact EMS?
when there is an emergency situation and emergency conditions
What should you do if someone who is pregnant is choking?
You should give chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts
What should be the position of someones head when giving rescue breaths?
Their head should be tilted back to help open up the air way
What should you do in eat set when helping someone who is choking?
5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts
What are some symptoms someone is going into cardiac arrest?
The person is unresponsive and not breathing, or only gasping.
what are good samaritan laws.
protect responders who act the way a "reasonable person" would act if that person was in the same situation.
What are the 4 basic steps in the EMS system?
1. Recognizing that an emergency exists
2. Deciding to take action
3. Activating the EMS system
4. Giving care until EMS personnel take over