cpr Flashcards
critical thinking
clear and rational thinking to identify the connection between information and actions
problem solving
use available recourses to find solutions to complex problems
team leader
assigning roles
prioritize and coach
give arriving team members status and care reports
team members
maintain assigned roles
communicate with leader
if they can’t perform role
they identify something that has been over looked
what should members do?
respect each other
used clear loop communication
repeat information to close loop
keep skill and knowledge current
legal considerations
at works you have a duty to act in your scope of practice
what is the good samaritan act?
in life you are protected by good samaritan act as long as you don’t do anything shady
more legal stuff
get consent from a conscious person
identify yourself and level of training
explain what you plan to do
ask for permission unless unresponsive or there is a child without a guardian
ABC
airway
breathing
circulation
initial impression
is it safe
put on ppe
how does the patient appear
check for responsiveness
what happens when you see bleeding?
control bleeding immediately
what should you do if they’re unresponsive
call 911 and get an AED
how do you check breathing for adult?
check for breathing and pulse for 5-10 seconds
head tilt chin lift technique
what dhould you do if there is a suspected head, neck, or spine injury
use modified jaw thrust maneuver
who is a child?
1-puberty is a child