VICTIM ENCOUNTER
What is the first step in an emergency?
What is...CHECK.....scene..then victim
Where is the proper hand placement for compressions?
What is... center of the chest between the nipple line
AED stands for
What is...Automated External Defibulator
Leading cause of death in adults
what is....sudden cardiac arrest
What is the universal sign for choking?
2 hands on the throat
What is the proper way to determine unresponsiveness?
What is...What is... Tap the victim and shout, "Are you OK?"
How many compressions should you give to an adult?
What is...100 beats per minute or until help arrives.
Where do you place the AED pads?
Right upper/Left lower chest
What is the best way to save someone after their heart stops?
Use CPR and AED
When do you do the heimlich maneuver?
What is the 2nd emergency action step?
What is... CALL 911
CPR stands for
What is...Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
If a cardiac arrest victim has hair on their chest, what do you do before placing the AED pads?
Shave the skin
What is it when a person experiencing chest pain or discomfort lasting 3-5 minutes, that comes and goes is
heart attack
How do you hold a baby when doing the heimlich maneuver?
in your arms, supporting their head, pointed toward the floor.
What is the best position for the victim to be in when you are doing CPR?
What is... Flat on the floor (Flat hard surface)
What is the Compression Depth for Adult CPR?
What is... about 2 inches
What does the AED do?
Shock the heart so it beats again
Will you get in trouble if you do CPR and fail?
No, the Good Samaritan Law will protect you
how many back blows and chest thrusts do you do with infant choking?
5 of each
You establish that the ADULT victim does not respond... What do you do if you are alone?
What is... Activate your emergency response system (911) and get an AED.
Effective chest compressions...
What is... smooth regular, given straight up and down,delivered fast, 100 compressions per minute, and allow the chest to rise and fall
Where is an AED location in school?
What is....across from the main office, next to trophy cases and auditorium main enterance
Why do you check for scene safety?
To make sure nothing will harm you
Describe the procedure for adult heimlich maneuver
arms around person, make a fist and cover it with other hand above their navel, push in and up to force the object out.