CPR
What is one cycle of CPR for victims saved from water?
2 breaths, 30 compressions
What is a stroke?
Insufficient oxygen delivery to the brain. This can be ischemic (blood clot) or hemorrhagic (blood vessel tear).
Two symptoms of hypothermia.
shivering, loss of coordination, decreased consciousness, fatigue
Treat a stroke.
EMS, help take meds (rare), comfortable position
*DO NOT recommend Aspirin
unconscious, not breathing
Define a partial/mild vs. complete/severe obstruction.
Mild = partial blockage of airway
Severe = complete blockage of airway
Two symptoms of a heart attack.
*chest pain/tightness, *difficulty breathing, nausea, sweating, fatigue
Treat hypothermia.
assess ABCs, EMS, comfortable position, warmth (blanket, warm drink, etc.), give oxygen if trained to do so
What is shock?
An imbalance between oxygen supply and demand, causing systemic organ damage.
Two symptoms of a stroke.
*weakness on ONE half of the body, slurred speech, double vision, confusion, headache, loss of consciousness
Treat an angina attack.
EMS, help take meds (Aspirin, Nitroglycerin), comfortable position
*you CAN recommend aspirin
What are the differences in compressions for adult, child, and infant CPR?
both arms, one arm, two fingers
What is angina?
Chest pain/pressure caused by insufficient oxygen delivery to the heart.
Indicator of an obstructed airway during CPR.
Both breaths do NOT go in, even after adjusting the airway.
Treat severe obstruction in an infant.
EMS, consent of guardian, cycle between 5 back blows and 5 two-finger compressions
What should you do when your victim shows a sign of life?
check for breathing, put in recovery position if breathing
What is asthma?
A condition where the lungs become sensitive and inflamed.
One symptom of anaphylaxis.
*victim has an allergy, *difficulty breathing, itchiness, swelling, hives, fainting
You don't know what the primary emergency is for your victim. What should you do for any primary emergency?
EMS, comfortable position, assess ABCs, get victim information