CPR
Ratio of compressions to breaths for adults
30:2
shock caused by respiratory arrest
Respiratory shock
wounds are injuries to
soft tissue
most common type of shock associated with poisoning
anaphylactic
first step in first aid
determining there is an emergency
what part of the sternum can you break with improper hand placement
xiphoid process
shock caused by injury to brain or spinal cord
Neurogenic
wound with clean, straight edges
incision
4 types of poisoning
ingesting, inhaling, injecting, contacting the skin
first aid can mean the difference between
life and death
Time goal for starting compressions after recognizing cardiac arrest.
10 seconds
shock caused by N/V/D or heat related illnesses
Metabolic Shock
a gunshot wound can be an example of this
puncture
if the poisoning victim is unconscious, you should check for this first
breathing
senses
two methods of opening the airway
head tilt chin lift and jaw thrust
another name for shock
hypoperfusion
tearing of tissues by excessive force
laceration
if the victim is conscious and can swallow, they can drink this to bind with the poison
activated charcoal
first aid can be the difference between recovery and __________
permanent disability
________ or ________ breaths should be avoided during CPR
rapid or forceful
type of shock caused by fear or grief
psychogenic
can result in tissue hanging from a body part
avulsion
what 3 things should you do for snakebite or spider bite
wash wound, immobilize area, keep below the heart
Early access to medical care increases the victim's chance of
survival