CPR
How many compressions of CPR for infant, child and adult CPR?
30 compressions
What is an example of a PPE (personal protection equipment)?
- gloves
- pocket mask
- face mask
Act how a sever choking victim would look like
- can't hear them
- holding neck/chest area
What are the ABCs and how do we check for them?
A: airway - head-tilt-chin-lift, look inside mouth
B: breathing - check chest rising, visual cues
C: circulation - pulse check, cap refill
Why is doing a head-to-toe check important?
Determine if there are any other injuries aside from the "main" one and/or if any previous injuries could have caused the "main" injury
If the victim has an implanted pacemaker, do you avoid putting an AED on them?
What is the one thing we always treat for in all types of victims?
Shock
When do you use a tourniquet?
List three things you can ask a bystander to do.
- Grab first aid kits
- Grab AED
- Find medication for a victim
- Crowd control
- Find family members/friends of victims
What is the acronym for shock treatment and what does each letter stand for?
S: semi-prone
W: warmth
A: ABCs
R: rest & reassurance
T: treatment
What are the steps for CPR on a victim that was pulled out of the water?
(starting at arrival of the scene)
1. Hazard check
2. Identifying LOC
3. Determining ABCs
4. Calling bystanders to get FA kit, call EMS and get an AED
5. Putting PPE on (gloves, pocket mask)
6. Start with administering 2 breaths & giving 30 compressions
7. Continuing until EMS arrives or AED is obtained
What are the three Ps of First Aid (in order)?
Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery
What is unique about electrical burns?
There are two wounds: entry and exit
What is the acronym for determining level of consciousness (LOC) and what does each letter stand for?
A: alertness
V: verbal stimuli
P: pain stimuli
U: unconscious!
When can you leave the victim?
- until EMS/someone more qualified takes over
- when a family member/friend of the victim comes to help
What are two differences in infant CPR compared to adult CPR?
1. Do CPR right away for 5 minutes before calling EMS (especially when alone)
2. Use two fingers to do compressions
3. Place pocket mask upside down
4. AED Pad placing on chest and on back
5. Given a cheek-puff amount of air when administering breaths
What is something you NEVER say to a victim?
"It's going to be alright"/"Everything is going to be okay"
What is an example of a solution you could store a tooth in to salvage the roots?
- milk
- their own spit
What do you say before helping a conscious victim?
Consent & Introduce yourself!
"Hi my name is _____, I'm trained in first aid, can I help you?"
What is the range for a regular pulse rate?
60-100bpm
Where do you put AED pads on an infant?
On chest and on back
What is the standard of care?
What would a reasonable person with your training do?
What are you trained to do?
What is the medication for Angina called, what does it (usually) look like, and how would the victim self administer?
Nitroglycerin: a small (usually) red/pink spray bottle -> victim sprays into mouth
If you resuscitate a DNR victim, what law in Ontario covers you?
Good Samaritan Act
What does the acronym SAMPLE stand for and why is it important?
S: signs & symptoms
A: allergies
M: medications
P: past medical history
L: last oral intake
E: events prior