Basics
What are ABC's
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Process for mild obstruction
Encourage coughing
Treatment for angina
EMS activation, ask for medication (nitroglycerin), give medication
Highest risk rescue
Carry
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths
30:2
3 components of secondary assessment
5 vitals, head-to-toe check, SAMPLE
Process for severe obstruction
Shout for help, 5 abdominal thrusts, 5 back blows
Medication for heart attack (both)
1 adult aspirin or 2 low-dose aspirin
Lowest risk rescues from land
Talk, Throw, Reach
Assessing unconscious victim
AVPU, ABC's, EMS Activated
5 vitals
LOC, breathing, pulse, pupils, skin condition
Difference between asthma and hyperventilation
Asthma is prescribed medication and hyperventilation is sudden
Main symptoms for stroke
One cannot feel one side of their body
Types of removals
Underarm lift, removal from land
AED Protocol if shocked is advised
"All clear" stated for analysis and shock
No touching victim
SAMPLE meaning
Signs & symptoms, allergies, medication, past history, last meal, events prior
What does the respiratory system affect the most (organ)
Lungs
F.A.S.T Meaning
Face drooping, arm weakness, slurred speech, time to call EMS
Stride entry, swim, plug nose and tilt head down, carry to wall with airway maintained.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
5 medication rights
right medicine, right amount, right person, right time, right method
Treatment for conscious to unconscious non-breathing victim
Lay down gently, protect head, assess unconsciousness, ABC's, EMS activation, CPR
___ is when the body has a SUDDEN DROP of blood flow to the VITAL TISSUES in the body – the brain, the heart, and the lungs – caused by a traumatic event which can result in the cells dying.
Shock
What is rescuer's checklist
Guide to your actions to carry out your rescue
Heart rhythm typically found when doing CPR
Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)