Chapter 1
What is your role in the EMS system?
1.Recognize an emergency exists
2.Deciding to take action
3. Activting the EMS system
Giving care until help arrives
What age is considered an infant?
Birth to one year
What is a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the
heart muscle is blocked (e.g., as a result of coronary artery
What are top choking factors
Food and household items
Signs and symptoms of sudden illness
A fever, trouble breathing, light headed pain etc.
What are some signs of an emergency?
1.Unusual sounds
2.Unusual odor
3.Unusual behavior
4 Unusual sights
T or F-Toddlers are considered age 2-5
False
T or F-A heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same thing.
False
What are the two procedures to be done when someone is choking?
Back blows and abdominal thrusts.
Some examples of sudden illness?
Asthma attack, allergic reactions diabetic emergency etc.
What are some examples of the Good samaritan law?
1.Move a person only if their life is in danger
2.Ask a responsive person to give care (If a child)
3.Check for life threatening injuries before giving care
4.Continue to give care until help arrives
SAMPLE
S-signs and symptoms
A-Allergies
M-Medications
P-Pertinent medical history
L-Last food or drink
E-Events leading up to incident
Use this acronym when interviewing and injured person
What is cardiac arrest?
Cardiac arrest, on the other hand, occurs when the heart
stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to
the brain and other vital organs.
T or F-The procedures done for a choking child/infant are different from an adult
False, procedures are the same, just less force for a child
Signs of an asthma attack?
Wheezing or coughing , sweating, rapid breathing
When should you activate the EMS system?
Emergency situations and emergency conditions
Check from head to toe
Procedure of checking a person for injuries
ASPRIN
Asprin is a good medication to use in the event of a heart attack/cardiac arrest, it is a medication to prevent blood from clotting
Signs of choking?
Panic,confused or surprised facial expression
Signs of allergic reactions?
Trouble breathing, skin reactions sweating etc.
What are the proper recovery positions?
Adult-One the persons side
Infant-Also on their side or on the stomach in your arms.
What should the immediate steps be taken when someone is in cardiac arrest?
1.Call 911
2.Begin CPR
3.Use an AED ASAP
(Every minute this is delayed survival chance decreases 10%
What is the proper sequence of procedure in a choking situation?
5 back blows then 5 abdominal thrusts repeated
Signs of a diabetic emergency?
Dizzy,shaky headache etc.