Vocabulary
What are Back Blows?
Blows between the shoulder blades
True False:
Chewing Aspirin is more effective then swallowing it whole.
Define AED
Automated external defibrillator
Do you only pick the infant up when choking?
Yes
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What are Abdominal Thrusts?
Inward and upward thrusts just above the naval
What is the first thing you should do when giving care to a concuss person?
Ask for Consent
What is PPE
Person Protective equipment
How far should your chest compressions be on and adult vs Infant
at least 2 inch for adult
no more than 1 1/2
Symptoms of Choking
Surprised facial expressions, panicking, hands on throat
Cardiac Arrest
When the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain or other vital organs.
What is the first thing you should do when giving care to a nonconcuss person that is alone?
Assess the scene
What does EMS stand for
Emergency Medical services
When an Infant or Adult is choking what should your position be when giving back blows?
Infant: On your forearm while holding the infant at a slightly downward angle
Adult: Position yourself on the side and slightly behind the person with one arm diagonally across the persons chest
Should you tell the person who is choking to stop or continue to cough?
Encourage to keep coughing
Good Semaritan Laws
Gives liability protection against people who are giving care without and certification.
Discomfort , Dizziness, light headedness, Trouble breathing, Nausea, Pale, Sweating, and fattiness
What do CPR face shields protect you from?
Protects you in case the person you are giving care to vomits
Common Things Adults choke on
Hot dogs, Nuts, Gum, Popcorn,
How should you position when giving an Adult Abdominal Thrusts?
Implied consent
Implied consent is saying that if a person is alone and unresponsive it is implied that they would give you consent to give care.
Realistically how much time do you have when someone is having a heart attack to prevent damage?
after 4-6 minutes damage to the brain begins and after 8-10 minutes damage can become irreversible
What does Sample Stand for
S= Signs and Symptoms; A= Allergies; M=Medications; P=Pertinent Medical History; L=Last Food or Drink; E= Events Leading up to the Accident
Common items an infant chokes on
Coins, marbles, small toys
How should you position when giving a choking infant chest thrusts?
Place one forearm along the infants back with your hand supporting their head. When you give chest compression use two fingers and press down 1 1/2 inches.