Vocab
When the law assumes that the person receiving help would've consented to it if they were able
What is implied consent?
3 steps of CPR
Check, Call, Care
list some choking hazards
foods: nuts, seeds, hot dogs, chunks of meat/cheese, chunks of fruit, raw veggies, popcorn
Household Objects and Toys: coins, buttons, small batteries, magnets, marbles
What is AED?
True or false: Cardiac arrest and a heart attack are the same
False
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease
What are pathogens?
Emergency medical services, a network of professionals linked together to provide the best care for people in all types of emergency
What is EMS?
What are some signs of choking
panicked/surprised facial expression. Hands on their throat. coughing.
right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.
chambers of the heart
what does SAM stand for?
S= signs and symptoms
A= allergies
M= medications
Personal protection equipment, used to prevent pathogens from contaminating your clothes, skin, or mucous membranes
What is PPE?
How deep do you compress when doing CPR on an infant?
about 2 inches
How do you care for a choking adult
5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts
Where do you place AED pads on an adult
upper right of the chest and lower left of the chest under the armpit
How many fingers do you use when giving chest compressions to an infant
2 fingers
when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked
What is a Heart attack?
How do you perform CPR on an adult
30 chest compressions at least 2 inches deep followed by 2 breaths
what do you do if the person becomes unresponsive while choking?
lower them to the ground and begin CPR. start with compressions, then breaths. after each set of breaths check the mouth to see if you can find the object
what do you do if a pediatric AED machine is unavailable for an infant
use the regular one
medicine that can be used to help with a heart attack
when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and vital organs
What is Cardiac arrest?
How long do you check for breathing and responsiveness
No more than 5 seconds
What is the first thing you do if a child is choking and there is a parent present
Ask for consent to help your child
where do you place AED pads on an infant
center of chest and their back
age range for toddlers
1-3 years old