Heart Attack
- Chest pain / discomfort
-Discomfort in the upper body
-Shortness of breath
What is an AED? Is it safe to use?
-An AED is a machine with a computer in it that can shock the heart and help it work properly again.
-AEDs are safe, accurate, and easy to use. The AED will figure out if the person needs a shock and will tell you to give one if needed.
given the choice between preforming CPR or using an AED, which option is the best?
-Always use the AED as soon as it is available
What are the first steps (3) to take if a person is unresponsive?
-Yell for help
-Have the person call 911 or your site specific emergency phone #
-If no one is around to help then you must call 911 or site specific emergency phone #
What are some other potential signs of a heart attack
-Cold sweat
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Lightheadedness
How soon should you use the AED?
As soon as you have it available
When should you start performing CPR?
-The person is unresponsive
-Not breathing or only gasping
After you have gotten help, what steps (3) should be taken for an unresponsive person?
-Make sure they are on a flat, firm surface
-Check breathing
-If the person isn't breathing or only gasping, perform hands only CPR
What is the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
-Heart attack may present as an uncomfortable feeling, such as pain or pressure, in the chest.
-Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart stops completely and there is not any circulation of blood in the body. Sudden cardiac arrest after a heart attack may occur immediately or a few hours after signs of a heart attack begin
How do you use an AED?
Once you open the device or push the "On" button, the device will tell how to proceed.
How many compressions per minute should you administer?
-100-120 compressions per minute
What steps should be taken if the person becomes responsive after performing CPR or using the AED?
Stay with the person and monitor them until emergency responders arrive
What are some atypical or less clear signs of heart attack
- Uncomfortable feeling that may be in the back, jaw, neck, or shoulder. Some may also only complain of shortness of breath, feeling very tired-fatigue or have nausea and vomiting.
How do you determine if you need to use the AED or not
Use an AED if someone doesn’t respond and isn’t breathing or is only gasping
How "deep" should your compressions be?
-At least 2 inches deep
What is your sites emergency response number?
-911 / Security: (952) 205-2000
What populations would present less clear signs of a heart attack?
-Signs of heart attack are atypical or less clear in n women / elderly / people with diabetes
What should you do if the AED is not readily available?
Perform CPR and directly ask the nearest person to go grab the AED and bring it to the scene.
What are 4 reasons you should you stop administering hands-only CPR?
-Obvious signs of life i.e breathing
-Another trained professional can take over
-AED becomes available
-The scene becomes unsafe
What should your counterpart be doing while you're attending to the unresponsive person?
-Staying on the phone with 911
-Guiding the emergency responders to the scene
-Prepare incident report? (question I had for Haezal / Breanna)