AED
Can you use an AED the same on an adult and an infant?
No
How many rescue breaths do you give after CPR?
2 rescue breaths
Do you have to do back blows and abdominal thrusts?
Yes
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical System
What is a heart attack?
blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked
Can you use an AED when a man has chest hair?
No, you should shave it.
How many inches deep do you go for a child when performing CPR?
about 2 inches
Where are abdominal thrusts performed on the abdomen?
Just above the navel with you fist facing towards their stomach
How to obtain consent?
State your name, state the type of level of training you have, explain what you think is wrong and what you plan to do, and ask if you may help
What are agonal breaths?
When one is still breathing but they do not have a heartbeat.
How do you place an AED on an infant?
One pad in the front and one pad in the back
Should you lock your arms when performing CPR?
Yes
What do you do if you are alone and choking?
give yourself abdominal thrusts or press your abdomen against any firm object
What are Good Samaritan Laws?
protect responders from financial liability which were developed to encourage people to help others in emergency situations
What is the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
describes five actions that, when performed in rapid succession, increase the person's likelihood of surviving cardiac arrest
Where do you place an AED on an adult?
the upper right side of the chest and lower left side of the chest.
How many fingers do you use when performing CPR on an infant?
2
chest thrusts
What are 4 signs of an emergency?
unusual sounds, odors, behaviors, and sights
What is CPR?
a skill used when a person in cardiac arrest to keep oxygenated blood moving to the brain and other vital organs until advanced medical care arrives
What does AED stand for?
Automatic External Defibrillator
How much should you tilt an infant's head when performing rescue breaths?
5 of each
What is implied consent?
Someone who is unresponsive, confused or mentally impaired, and may not be able to grant consent.
What are back blows?
Blows between the shoulder blades using the base of your palm