Vocabulary
A device used in case of allergic reaction
What is an Epipen?
Who should you ask for consent if present?
Parent
Who do you ask for consent?
The person who is in arrest
CPR position for children
One hand shallower than the other
Adult CPR position
Interlocked fingers
EMS stands for what?
Emergency Medical Services
If an adult is not present, what should you do?
Assume consent
What do you do if the person is unresponsive?
Assume consent
Number of CPR variation
4
Goal of CPR
Get blood into the brain
A small, portable device used in case of cardiac arrest
What is an AED?
On infants, what is the best technique for chest compressions?
Wrapping thumbs
How deep do you compress the chest in an adult?
At least 2 inches
Ratio of compression breaths
Most famous song in the CPR rhythm
Staying alive
A common pill used to help a person during a heart attack
What is Aspirin?
You use this while giving breaths
Face shield
BPM for CPR
100-120
What is CPR used for
Resuscitating hearts
What to do if you are not comfortable giving breaths
Continuous compressions
How long does it take for irreversible damage to be done during a heart attack?
8-10 minutes
You do this first when a person is suspected of drowning
2 rescue breaths
Reason to use rescue breaths
Getting Oxygen in the system
Part of body CPR is used for
Heart
AED purpose
Shocking heart into rythm