Cardiac arrest Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
when the heart stops beating
2
Q
Signs
A
sudden unconsciousness, absence of breathing, no pulse, dilated pupils, deathly appearance
3
Q
Symptoms
A
sudden cardiac arrest has no symptoms but non-sudden may include fatigue, fainting, dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, palpitations or vomiting.
4
Q
Action
A
call emergency services, CPR and use defibrillator
