vocabulary
what are symptoms of unresponsiveness?
not breathing or eyes closed and no verbal response
When you see an adult collapsed with no one around them what do you do?
Use implied consent and check for responsiveness.
When you see an Adult choking what should you do first?
Ask them if they are chocking and for permission to help them
What should you do first if a child has collapsed with their parent asking for help?
Ask for consent and check for responsiveness
What should you do first if you see an infant chocking and the parent asking for help?
Ask for consent then check for responsiveness
what is internal bleeding?
bleeding that occurs inside the body, into a body cavity or space
If an adult is unresponsive what should you do?
Start chest compressions and tell someone to call 911 and get an AED and First Aid Kit as soon as possible
What is the protocol for an Adult chocking?
5 back blows and 5 heimlichs
encourage them to cough too
If the child is unresponsive what should you do?
Tell the parent to call 911, get an AED, and First Aid Kit then start chest compressions.
How should you check for responsiveness on an infant?
lightly shake their shoulder or tap their foot
What is blunt trauma?
which is caused by impact with a flat object
What is the protocol for CPR on an adult?
30 chest compressions and 2 breaths
repeat this until responsive again
What do you do if the adult collapses while chocking?
Check throat for blockage and start check chest compressions only with no breaths. Continue to look for blockage after each set.
What is the protocol for a Child CPR?
30 chest compressions and 2 breaths
repeat until responsive again
What do you do if the child collapses while chocking?
Check throat for blockage and start check chest compressions only with no breaths. Continue to look for blockage after each set.
what is penetrating trauma?
occurs when the body is pierced by a sharp, narrow object
(such as a knife or bullet) or impaled on a sharp object (such as a branch or piece of metal),
What happens if the Adult is still unresponsive after doing CPR?
Use the AED kit to revive them with electricity
If the adult is seconds away from dying from chocking what should you do?
Puncture the throat to create and air way for them to breath out of
What should you do if the child is still unresponsive?
Use the AED to revive them
If the child or infant is seconds away from dying from chocking what should you do?
Puncture the throat to create and air way for them to breath out of or for an infant turn them upside down and continue backblows
What is an abrasion?
when something rubs roughly against the skin, causing damage to the skin’s surface.
What else should you look for when an adult is collapsed?
Head trauma and any external wounds
What else should you do if the Adult is laying down and chocking?
Tell someone to call 911 and turn the adult on their side.
What else should you look for when a child has collapsed?:
Severe head trauma and external wounds
What is the protocol for a chocking child or infant?
5 back blows and 5 heimlichs
don't forget to tell the to cough and careful not to hit their head when giving backblows.