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What are the "links" in the chain of survival?
Early Recognition, Early CPR, Early Defibration, Post Resuscitation care
What is the universal sign for choking?
Hands around neck
True or False: your chances of survival in Bellevue are higher vs. the national average
True
True or False: When you hear a rib break, stop
False
Heart Attack
What is the correct rate of compressions for CPR
100-120 beats per minute
What do you do if an adult is choking?
Encourage them to keep choking, follow them out of the room, give Heimlich maneuver, give CPR if heart stops
What is the law that protects us from lawsuit during a cardiac emergency?
Good Samaritan Law
The brain can go how many minutes without oxygen before brain damage occurs
4
If a patient is unresponsive and youre alone, what should you do?
2 minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is a child, 5 rounds of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is an infant, Call 911and start CPR if the victim is an adult
CPR Is given to: A: ppl with heart attacks, B: ppl with asthma attacks, C: Cardiac Arrests
C: only when the heart is not beating, you would give CPR.
______- is allowing the chest to go back to its normal position
Chest Recoil
When do we put a patient into the recovery position?
If they have a pulse and are breathing
When do you stop giving CPR
When their heart starts beating again, the paramedics have arrived, the aed has arrived, switching spots with another person
Why is an AED safe to use (2 reasons)
Voice prompts, no accidental shocks, images on patches for placement
What is the sequence of CPR for a child? (CAB)
Compressions, Airway, Breathing
An AED can be used: A) Only on adults, B) Only by trained professionals, C) to restore heart rhythm
C- The AED Can be used on adults & children, an untrained person would be able to use an AED and its intended to restart the heart or restore rhythm
What factors increase chances of survival?
Starting compressions within 10 seconds of collapse, High quality compressions, early defibrilation, not stopping or pausing CPR for more than 10 seconds
What do you have to remove before using the AED
Necklaces, chest hair, water, underwire bra
What is the purpose of the recovery position?
Keeping the airway clear incase of vomit
What is the purpose of CPR
To do the hearts job, pumping blood (which carries oxygen) to the different parts of the body
If your patient is unconscious and not breathing, and you are by yourself, what should you do? (Adult, Child, Infant)
Adult- Do CPR and yell for help. Call on speaker phone if you can.
Child- Do 2 minutes of CPR before getting help
Infant- Do 5 rounds of CPR before getting help
What do you do if an infant is choking?
Check to see if there is any food you can remove with your finger. Also alternate between 5 back blows and 5 chest compressions.
What are 4 symptoms of heart attack
Difficulty breathing, Tightness in chest, sweating, nausea, upper body pain
give aspirin, stay with them in case they go into cardiac arrest, get an AED also just in case