You've Been *Cardiac* Arrested
When do you use an AED?
If someone is unresponsive and not breathing
What is the universal choking sign?
What is it called when you use your hand to stop a bleed?
direct pressure
How do you remove a burrowing tick?
Use tweezers close to the head and lift straight up
What is the first step in treating a *small* burn?
Cool the area with cold (but not too cold) running water for at least 10 minutes
You should always try to avoid interupting compressions for no more than
10 seconds
What do you do when a choking victim becomes unresponsive?
CPR
What can you use to stop a bleed if you have no medical supplies?
Anything necessary! (clothes or other cloth)
What is the first step in treating a bee sting?
Scrape the stinger and venom sac off with something hard
What can lead to dehydration?
Heat exposure, too much exercise, illness
100-120 compressions per minute
What is the sound made during a severe airway blockage?
Nothing (silence)
What do you wrap around a limb to stop severe bleeding?
A tourniquet
What are the signs of a poisonous snake bite?
Increasing pain, swelling, nausea
What is a tell tale sign that dehydration has transitioned into heat exhaustion?
Heat/muscle cramps
What is the age range for child CPR?
1-8 years
How do you assist a severe airway block in a pregnant person or large adult?
Same as the average method, but the thrusts are given at the chest, not the abdomen
If the wound isn't on the arms or legs, how do you stop the bleed?
Pack the wound
What do you rinse a jellyfish sting with?
LOTS of vinegar (or baking soda and water) for at least 30 seconds
What should you remove when treating a burn victim?
Any items that could continue the burning
When should you switch the people doing compressions?
1. during the analyze phase of the AED
2. when you are too tired to continue
3. every 2 minutes
How to help a *responsive* choking infant?
Alternating 5 back blows and 5 chest compressions
What are the signs of shock?
Feeling weak, nauseated or thirsty, pale or grayish skin, restless, or cold to touch
What are the signs of a venomous spider bite or scorpion sting?
Severe pain, muscle cramps, vomiting, seizures, breathing problems, fever
What are the actions to take with heat stroke?
Remove excess clothing on the patient, limit their motion, submerge them in cool water, prepare to give CPR and potentially use an AED