What is CPR?
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Why should you never hang up on 911?
To save the policemen from an unneeded welfare check
What is the the first thing you should do when you arrive on scene
Check for scene safety
whats the first thing you do in the CPR process
check scene safety, check if responsive and check breathing
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
What is cardiac arrest
The heart stops pumping blood and breathing stops
What is the average wait time for medical help
10-15 minutes
Where do you check for a pulse on an adult patient
Carotid Artery
How deep should compressions be?
Should anybody be touching the patient when you are delivering a shock?
NO
How many chest compression should be done every 5 min
500-600
What should you do if you don't know your exact address
Describe the area around you ( businesses ,Street name, anything that gives a rough area
Why are bystanders such a scene safety hazard
They can be unpredictable EX.(they may be willing to help if needed)or (they may be the reason the victim is unresponsive and doesn't want them to get help
why shouldn't you give to many breathes during CPR
it could make the patient throw up or have to much air to be effectively moved
Why are AED's so effective
How many seconds should be in between rescue breathes
5-6 Seconds
What is the universal emergency contact number
911
why can't you help a patient if there are downed power lines?
You will be killed by electricity.
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths.
30:2
how can AED be used while the patient is still awake
if they have a abnormal heart rhythm the AED could fix it
You do this to allow the heart to refill
Allow proper chest recoil
In a potential cardiac arrest situation when should you call 911
When the patient is deemed unresponsive
Common overlooked scene safety hazard
Dogs
how many breaths should be given in 2 minutes of CPR?
24
How much does an AED cost
$400-$1500