Before giving care to a victim you want to check and make sure....
The scene (area) is safe
When do you use an AED?
When someone is unresponsive or not breathing/Signs of cardiac arrest
If you are alone you should continue CPR until.... list 2 of 5
AED arrives, EMS arrives, Too tired, Scene is unsafe, Signs of life
What do the three "C's" stand for?
Check, call, care
If someone is unconscious but breathing normally what should you do?
Roll them to their side and wait till help arrives
Do you stop and give breaths to an adult in a NON choking scenario?
No. Continue CPR at a rate of 100-120 BPM
What are the 4 things you tell a person when gaining consent? (List 2)
1. Name 2. Training 3. What you think is wrong 4. What you plan to do
What is the purpose of CPR?
Move blood throughout the body (to the brain)