Heart Attack
Medication we carry that we can offer a patient experiencing symptoms of MI (myocardial infarction), often seen as precursors to a heart attack.
what is Asprin
Adult and pediatric sizes
what are Defibrillator Pads?
Mini Stroke by another name
Transient Ischaemic attack (TIA)
Medication to treat angina
what is nitroglycerin
ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
What are the two shockable rhythms
Asystole and PEA (pulseless electrical activity) are non-shockable
3 things to ensure with a patient prior to activating an AED even in a life over limb scenario.
What are;
is the patient in water, rain or snow?
does the patient have any transdermal medication patches or body jewellry?
Does the patient have a pacemaker opr cardioverter-defibrillator?
FAST is an acronym that helps us to assess a potential CVA event and it stands for:
What is Face, Arms, Speech, and Time to call 911?
3 requirements prior to assisting a patient with administering nitroglycerin
what is;
1. take patients blood pressure prior to assisting with medication
2. confirm patient has NOT taken erectile disfunction medication in the last 24hrs
3. confirm patient has not taken more than 3 doses of nitroglycerin already
30 of these should occur every 15-18 seconds and any interruption will require several substantial actions to rebuild it.
what are chest compressions?
AED is an acronym that means
What is Automated External Defibrillator?
How should a stroke patient experiencing weakness or paralysis on one side be positioned for transport?
What is the recovery position with weak side down?
6 Rights of Medication
what is
Right Time, Right dose, Right medication,Right person, Right Route, Right Documentation
2" or 1/3rd of thoracic cavity
what are Chest Compression Depths. 2" for adult and 1/3rd for children and infants
when using an AED on a pregnant person, placing a cushion or blanket ____________ will help blood return to the heart.
What is under the Right Hip?
Crucial factor in the treatment of patients experiencing CVAs (Cerebrovascular Accident)
What is Time?
Follows exercise, extreme stress and can be relieved with rest and medication
What is Stable Angina?
average adult heart rate per minute?
average child heart rate per minute?
average infant heart rate per minute?
average neonate heart rate per minute?
What is 60-100bpm
What is 80-120bpm
What is 100-120bpm
What is 120-160bpm
An AED is not suitable for a neonate because____ and ratio of compressions to ventilation is ____
What is
-cardiac arrest is neonates is almost always respiratory in origin, not cardiac so there is more focus on ventilations.
-CPR is performed at a rate of 3:1
when asking a patient to hold up their arms, hands should be facing this direction.
What is up?
Angina is caused when _____ demands of the heart exceed available supply
What is Oxygen?