Seizure
This is the first thing you should do when someone begins having a seizure.
What is ensure their safety by moving nearby objects out of the way?
This acronym is used to quickly recognize the signs of a stroke.
What is F.A.S.T (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)?
If a person is responsive, not allergic, and not on blood thinners, you can give them this medication to chew.
What is baby aspirin?
The compression to breath rate for all patrons during choking.
What is 30 compressions to 2 breaths?
If a person is unresponsive after a seizure, place them in this position to help keep their airway clear.
What is recovery position?
If someone shows signs of a stroke, this is the first thing you should do.
What is activate EMS?
These are common symptoms of a heart attack.
What is sweating, nausea, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, denial, pain in left arm?
If emergency oxygen is given, we must do this.
What is activate EMS?
This everyday work object can be used to stabilize their head.
What is a guard tube?
You should avoid giving the person this, even if they ask for it.
What is food, drink, or medication?
If an AED is available and the person becomes unresponsive, you should use it after doing this.
We must do this before using tweezers or scissors.
What is sterilize them with an alcohol wipe?
You might do this to protect the person's dignity during a seizure.
What is cover their body or stand around them?
While waiting for help, you should do this to help the person remain calm and stable.
What is have them sit or lie down in a safe, comfortable position?
This device can deliver an electric shock to help restore a normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest.
What is an AED?
What is saliva or milk?
You should activate EMS if the seizure lasts longer than this amount of time.
What is more than a few minutes (>5)?
You should note this detail even if the symptoms seem to go away before help arrives.
What is the exact time the symptoms started?
While waiting for EMS, you should monitor the person’s condition and watch closely for these changes.
What are signs of worsening symptoms, unresponsiveness, or difficulty breathing?
Cold packs to these areas (with consent) can help subside heat exhaustion symptoms.
What is back of neck, groin, and armpits?