Responding to emergency
What do the ABC's Stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Full choking - no air is getting through - what do we do?
Rotate between 2/3 - -
Back Blows, J Thrusts, Chest Thrust
How many cycles of CPR do you do for not breathing/responding baby
5 cycles of 30 compressions - 2 breaths
Don't take it out, secure it with bandages, call 911
How do you open someone's airway?
What are signs/symptoms of a heart attack
Shortness of breath
Nasusea
Cool, pale, sweaty skin
Dizziness
Unresponsive
Jaw Pain/down the arms
How many compressions do you do for compression only cpr?
100-120/minute
When would you suspect a head, neck, spine injury?
Diving
Person found unresponsive
Strong blow to the head
Lightning
Demonstrate how to use an epi pen
Blue to sky
Orange to thigh
Press 10 seconds
Rub site for 30 seconds
Someone is not breathing & responding - what's the first thing you do?
Call 911 & Get AED
Whats the acronym for stroke?
FAST
What if you rescue breath doesn't go in
Reposition the head - try again - if you see something you can take it out - maybe compression only
When do you stop providing CPR?
Someone else trained offers to help
You're too tired to continue
EMS Arrives
Persons condition changes
Shake
cap off
time breath
Demonstrate the recovery position
Arm out, other arm to cheek, leg bent, roll
If there is a bleed, and the bandage soaks through - what do you do?
Apply new bandage over top - don't remove - keep pressure
Where do the pads go on an AED
Across the heart - top right bottom left
What is the RICE Method for bone, muscle, and joint injury
Rest
Immobilize
Cool
Elevate
If someone is experiencing severe hypothermia, how long do we listen for breaths?
60 seconds
How do you care for shock?
Call 911 & AED
Care for cause of shock
Recovery position/low to ground
When would you apply a tourniqet
You can't control the bleeding, and you're choosing life over limb
What 2 things do you need to check before using an AED?
Splash test & vibration - *May need to shave chest
Put a regular sling on someone
Demonstrate how to correctly
What medication can we help someone take if they are having a heart attack?
ASA - aspirin or baby aspirin