Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What is Dyspnea? What is the recommended emergency approach?
A
Laboured breathing after an exercise session.
- Stop activity immediately and have the victim sit down
- Ask about any history of medical problems
- Administer oxygen if available
- Administer mouth to mouth or mouth to mask ventilations if the victim is unconscious and has no spontaneous respirations
- Follow all your First Aid/CPR training protocols
2
Q
What are the symptoms of myocardial infarction
A
Heaviness in the chest or a pain radiating to the shoulders and arms, up the neck, or around the back along with vomiting or breathing difficulties