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You need to do this if the first rescue breath doesn’t go in
What is readjust the head tilt, try again, do 30 compressions and then check the mouth for obstructions
This Ontario law protects First Aiders as long as they remain current with their certification and perform first aid as they have been trained.
What is the Good Samaritan Act?
If you are chocking and alone, move to an area where you will be noticed and do this
What is attempt to dislodge the object by performing abdominal thrusts using a safe object
If you are alone and come across a first aid emergency, you can do these two things to contact 9-1-1
Yell for help AND leave, call, and return to provide care
You can use an AED in snow or a wet environment as long as you do these 2 things
Dry the chest with a towel and pass the splash test
These three symbols are used to identify Red Cross programs and missions across Canada and the World as well as the medical units of the armed forces.
What is Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal?
These two life saving medications can be given by the first aider after obtaining consent if the patient cannot administer it themselves
What is epinephrine autoinjector and rescue inhaler?
The first thing you must assess when approaching a first aid emergency
What is check the Scene
*When placing an individual in the recovery position, try to roll them as one unit and make sure you check for this after they are on their side
What is check the ABCs
A chewable medication that has no substitute in treating a heart attack
What is aspirin
If the chocking person becomes unresponsive, ensure EMS has been called and start performing this
What is CPR starting with chest compressions
You must receive this before providing any first aid
What is consent?
When alone and finding an unresponsive ___________, complete a round (30 compressions-2 breaths for 2 min) before leaving to call 9-1-1
What is a child or baby?
*This medical device can be used to treating bleeding uncontrolled by direct pressure or if you need to move the person
What is a tourniquet
Rash, swelling, difficulty breathing and vomiting are all signs of this medical emergency
What is anaphylaxis
This population has the lowest chance of surviving a heart attack
Married women
Encourage your friend to continue to cough while waiting nearby when they are experiencing this first aid emergency
What is an incomplete chocking event?
This occurs when people assume someone else will look after the person
What is the Bystander Effect
This app has self-assessment tests, to do lists for emergencies and the information to call 9-1-1 abroad
The Red Cross First Aid app
Keep the person comfortable, calling 9-1-1 and not giving the person any water in order to provide first aid during this medical emergency
What is life threatening Internal Bleeding?
If a person is unconscious, performing a head-tilt-chin-lift allows to check this important vital sign
What is Airway and/or Breathing
List things to watch out for before applying AED pads
1” (2.5 cm apart) OR Front-back(child/baby), remove jewelry and/or clothing, dry the skin, shave hair if pads wont stick, no pads ontop of pacemaker
An acronym used to identify signs and symptoms of a stroke
What is FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time)
This life threatening condition occurs as a result of any injury, sudden illness or witnessing a serious incident
What is shock?
This song is my new ear-worm when performing effective CPR
Baby Shark