Check/Call/Care
Who is the most important person in an emergency?
YOU
How many back blows should you give?
5
The number one cause of death in America
You should give _____ compressions and _____ breaths when giving CPR to an adult, child, or infant
30: 2
If the pads risk touching each other on the front of the chest where can you place them?
One in the middle of the chest and one in between the shoulder blades on the back
Give an example of a life threatening emergency?
Unconscious person
Severe bleeding
Heart attack/stroke
Choking
Shock
Fire
etc...
What is cardiac arrest?
When the heart stops beating
Compressions should be about _________ compressions per minute (BPM)
100-120
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What is the first thing you should do when arriving on a scene?
Check that the scene is safe
Where should you give abdominal thrusts?
2 fingers above the naval (belly button)
What medicine can be used for a heart attack?
Aspirin
For an adult compressions should be at least ______ inches deep and infant should be ________ inches deep
2: about 1.5
What is the second thing you should do when arriving on a scene?
Check the victim by tapping the shoulders and shouting "hey, hey are you ok?"
Where should your feet by when giving back blows?
On the side
Rescue breaths should last _____ second(s) for an adult, child, and infant.
1
Can you use adult AED pads on an infant?
YES
What is implied consent?
When an adult is unable to give consent, such as if he or she is unconscious, confused, mentally impaired, seriously injured or seriously ill, consent is implied
List at least 3 things to do for an infant who is choking.
Hand behind the head on the leg (left arm on left leg)
5 back blows - heal of the hand in between shoulder blades
Sandwich the elbows or arms
Flip and change legs
Locate the center by brining 3 fingers in sideways then remove the ring finger
5 chest compressions
Head should always be lower then the chest
List two reasons someone could go into cardiac arrest...
1. Physical Trauma
2. Drowning
3. Electrocution
4. Overdose
5. Heart attack
6. Breathing Emergencies
If the first breath doesn't go in while giving CPR, what should you do next?
Re-tilt the airway by using the head tilt chin lift to open the airway and give a second breath.
Why is it important to not have anyone touch the victim when AED is analyzing?
So the machine can detect a proper rhythm of the unconscious victim