CPR
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
30-2
How long is the breathing check for?
5- 10 seconds
What should you do if a person is choking in a wheelchair?
Lock the wheels
When do we apply a tourniquet?
When pressure is no longer working
If after 5 minutes there have been no improvements
What is the correct depth for an infant/child during cpr?
1/3 of the chest depth
What does ABC stand for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
What are the two types of choking?
Partial and complete
What is the cause of a heart attack?
What 3 medications can you administer on your own?
EpiPen, inhaler, and naloxone
What is the correct depth for an adult during cpr?
2 inches
Why do you roll a person into the recovery position?
Keeps their airway open
What should you do if the person choking becomes unresponsive?
Ensure that ems has been called and start chest compressions
What should you do if the bandage on a chest wound becomes saturated with blood?
Take it off immediately and apply a new one to prevent air from building up in the chest
When should you call EMS for an asthma attack?
If nothing improves after taking their medication
When is it unsafe to administer a shock from and AED machine?
When someone is touching the person or they are in water
What are the 3 vital signs in the secondary assessment that you check?
Responsiveness
Breathing
Skin
What are the different signs between partial and complete choking?
Partial you can speak, cough and breathe
Complete you can not speak, cough, or breathe
What does FAST stand for?
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
What are common signs of anaphylaxis?
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
What should you do if the rescue breaths don't go in?
Look in the person's mouth, if you can not see the object do 30 more chest compression then sweep the object out of the mouth
What does SAMPLE stand for?
Signs and symptoms
Allergies
Medications
Past medical history
Last oral intake
Events
What are the 3 methods of care for someone who is completely choking?
Back blows
Abdominal thrusts
Chest thrusts
What medication can you give someone with a heart attack or angina and how much
1 regular or two low does tablets of Aspirin and nitro