CPR Flashcards

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Purpose of First Aid

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Preserve life, prevent injury, promote recovery

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Basic Rescue Process

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Recognize, Assess, Act

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Recognize

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Victim who is in trouble, possible clues, any signs of danger

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STEPS in order (environment, conduct what)

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Assess Environment, conduct primary assessment, get history, conduct secondary assessment

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How to act

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Treat lifesaving priorities, other conditions, EMS, Use bystanders, transport victim, contact ppl

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Assess Words to say

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NO FIRE NO WIRE NO GAS NO GLASS NO THUGS NO DRUGS

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Primary Assessment

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NO FIRE NO WIRE NO GAS NO GLASS NO THUGS NO DRUGS
Level of consciousness ( are you awake?)
No response call 911 and return with AED if possible

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Secondary Assessment

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After 911, do head to toe assessment

Head: bumps/ bruises/ fever/ spinal fluid
Arm: Injuries/cuts
Other arm: injuries/ cuts
Torso:
Back:
Legs

medication necklaces

Check breathing: strong rate regular

Circulation: Start CPR if victim unresponsive or not breathing and APPLY AED ASAP

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Circulation

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Start CPR if victim unresponsive or not breathing and APPLY AED ASAP.

Check pulse, rhythm, quantity if victim is breathing.

Record victim pulse

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Pulse rates

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60 to 100 for adults
80 to 100 for children
100 to 150 for newborns

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Pulse check types

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Brachial, carotid, radial

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What to look for on body

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  • breathing
  • skin condition
  • skin colour
  • ability to move
  • eyes and pupil dilation
  • pain reaction
  • Skin temperature
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A B C

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Airway
Breathing
Circulation

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Airway

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Maintain open airway

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15
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How to maintain an open airway

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Use head tilt chin lift

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Breathing

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Perform visual check quick 5 secs for absent/ no breathing

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How to look for breathing

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Head tilt chin lift and put ear near mouth facing body so that you can see chest rise

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18
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Circulation

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Person not breathing do CPR
Apply AED as soon as it arrives

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19
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Rescue Breathing Technique

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  1. Look around
  2. Are you awake
  3. head tilt chin lift
  4. Unresponsive: CPR
  5. Breaths
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Rescue Breath in water

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Nose pinch
get out of cold water

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Rescue Breath in Shallow Water

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Find good location where no slips, complications can be treated, rescuers can come help, removal is possible

22
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Rescue breath in deep water

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avoid this

23
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Special breathing types

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Mouth to nose
Mouth to Stoma
Mouth to mask

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

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AED
Automated External Defibrillator
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Symptoms of SHOCK
- pale, cool, clammy skin, - restlessness, weakness - Fear and anxiety - Confusion - Disorientation - Weak/ Rapid pulse - Shallow rapid breathing - Cyanosis (blue colouring nails/ lips)
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How to treat shock
WARTS
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what does WARTS stand for
Warmth ABC's Rest and Reassurance Treatment Semi prone and semi sit
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Warmth
Maintain body temp by giving blankets or shade
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ABC
check airway breathing and circulation
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Rest and Reassure
Make them calm Pursed lip breathing
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Treatment
Treat cause of stress
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Semi prone/ Semi sit
make em sit
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Airway obstruction
Anything blocking victim's airway
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Anaphylaxis
Allergy
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Signs of Anaphylaxis
Redness and itchy skin Difficult breathing Lower level of consciousness Swelling of face
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Treating anaphylaxis
Get meds Assess responsiveness (if unconscious start CPR) Call 911 if unconscious treat for shock O2
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Aspiration
Water in lungs
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Signs and Symptoms of Aspiration
cough raspy breath pain in chest nausea anxiety
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Treatment for Aspiration
Cough Do CPR if unconscious Tell person to go hospital if breathing hard in 72 hrs Shock treatment Arrange transportation to emergency
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Asthma
Airway sensitivity increased
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Triggers of asthma
Environment, difficulty breathing, Wheezing
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Treatment of asthma
Assist victim in comfortable position (semi sitting) Help victim take meds Loosen tight cloths Assist with pursed lip breathing Shock If severe or continues call 911
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Hyperventilation
Over breathing
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Signs and symptoms of hyperventilation
High breathing rate Lightheaded Tingling of hands and feet confusion unconscious
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Treatment for hyperventilation
Assess responsiveness Start CPR if unconscious assist with pursed lip breathing Shock Arrange for transportation