Before Giving Care
When do you activate the EMS System
An emergency situation
What is the age of an infant?
Birth to 1 year
Is cardiac arrest the same thing as a heart attack?
NO
Who do you need consent from to perform care on a child?
Parent or guardian of the child
What is an acute illness?
One that strikes suddenly
What is 1 sign of an emergency?
1. Unusual Sounds
2. Unusual Odors
3. Unusual Sights
4. Unusual Behaviors
What parts of the body do you check on potentially injured person?
From Head to Toe
What are 3 signs of a heart attack?
- Discomfort
- Dizziness or Light-headiness
- Trouble breathing
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pale
- Sweating
- Feeling of anxiety
- Extreme fatigue
- Unresponsiveness
What are the main choking hazard?
Food or household objects
How does a stroke occur?
Blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted by a blood clot.
What do the Good Samaritan Laws protect us from?
It protects the responder from financial liability
What is the age of a toddler?
1 to 3 years
What does aspirin do?
It is a blood thinner
What changes when giving Care to a child rather then an adult?
You must get on 1 knee
What type of condition is diabities?
A chronic condition
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services System
What is the age of an adolescent?
12 to 20 years
When does a heart attack occur?
When there is blockage in the artery
What should you do if the person you are treating for choking becomes unresponsive?
Carefully lower them to the ground and begin performing CPR
What are 2 signs of an Asthma attack?
1. Wheezing and Coughing
2. Rapid, shallow breathing
3. Sweating
4. Anxiety and fear
5. Tightness in the chest
6. Unable to talk without a taking breaths
What 5 things must you do to contain consent before giving Care?
1. State your name
2. State the type and level of training you have
3. Explain what you think is wrong
4. Explain what you plan to do
5. Ask if you may help
What abbreviation is used for the method of interviewing a responsive person?
SAMPLE
Signs of symptons
Allergies
Medications
Pertinent medical history
Last food or drink
Events
How long of no breathing does it take till brain damage can become unchangeable?
8-10 minutes
What combination should you give to a person that is choking?
5 back blows and then 5 abdominal thursts
What is Epinephrine?
A drug that slows down or stops the effect of anaphylaxis.