chapter 58 emergency care Flashcards
what is the chain of survival
- recognizing cardiac arrest and activating the EMS system at once
- early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Early defibrillation
- Early advanced care
- organized post-cardiac arrest care
what is sudden cardiac arrest/ cardiac arrest
when the heart stops suddenly and without warning
3 major signs of sudden cardiac arrest/cardiac arrest
- no response
- no breathing or no normal breathing
- no pulse
what is respiratory arrest
when breathing stops but heart action continues for several minutes
if breathing is not restored what happens
cardiac arrest occurs
when are rescue breaths given
there is pulse but no breathing
what is the ratio for breaths for adults
give 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds for adults
what is the ratio for breaths given to infants and children
1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds
how often should you check for pulse
every 2 minutes
what happens when the heart and breathing stop
blood and oxygen are not supplied to the body
what should you do before starting CPR
use the carotid artery on the side near you to check for pulse
what position should the person be in for effective chest compressions
supine on a hard, flat surface
why do you head tilt-chin lift
opens the airway
if the body does not get damage what damage can occur
permanent heart, brain, and other organ damage
what is a defibrillator is used for
to deliver a shock to the heart
