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CPR, AED, First Aid Flashcards

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ADULT RESCUE BREATHING

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Scene safe, BSI, unconscious, 911
Pulse presnt, no breathing
1 breath q 6 sec for 2 min then if pulse no breathing, continue Rescue Breathing (If no pulse, no breathing then CPR, AED)

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ADULT RESCUE BREATHING

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Scene safe, BSI, unconscious, 911
Pulse, no breathing
1 breath every 5 seconds (RR 12). At 2 min check pulse

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CHILD RESCUE BREATHING

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Scene safe, BSI, 911
Pulse, no breathing
1 breath q 2-3 sec. At 2 min, check pulse for <10sec.
If pulse then continue rescue breathing.
If lose pulse then CPR, AED

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CHILD RESCUE BREATHING rate

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1 breath every 2-3 sec (RR20-30), chest rise.
rescuer can deliver multiple breaths with one inhale so avoid rescuer hyperventilation

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INFANT PULSE CHECK

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(age < 1year)
Brachial for <10 sec

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INFANT RESCUE BREATHING

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Scene safe, BSI, unconscious, 911
Bracheal pulse, not breathing
enough for chest rise
1 breath q 2-3 sec for 2 min, check pulse, etc

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RESPIRATORY ARREST, ADULT consider opioid, NALOXONE dose

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NALOXONE 2mg IM or intranasal. 1cc each nostril. -takes 3-5 min to take effect
may wear off, may need 2nd dose
observe for 2hr after 1st dose

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ADULT CPR, 1 rescuer

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-scene safe, BSI, unresponsive, 911/AED/EMS
-check carotid pulse <10 sec
-sternum between breast/nipple
2-2.4” depth
full recoil
100-120 compression/min (2 compression per sec)
30 compression to 2 breaths
continue until AED, EMS, or revive

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CHILD CPR, 1 rescuer

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-scene safe, BSI, unresponsive, 911/AED/EMS
check carotid pulse <10 sec
sternum between nipple
1/3 chest depth, full recoil
100-120 compression/min
30 compression : 2 breaths
until AED, EMS, or revive

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INFANT CPR, 1 rescuer

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-scene safe, BSI, unresponsive (tap feet/chest), 911/AED/EMS
-check brachial (btwn bicep, tricep) pulse for <10 sec
(short neck, raise shoulder/scapula so slight chin up “sniffing position”)
-lower 1/3 sternum. 2 finger below nipple line
2 finger compression or thumb circumferential compressions.
1/3 chest depth, full recoil
100-120 compression/min
30 compression : 2 breaths
until AED, EMS, or revive

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NEONATE CPR age

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<1month old, usually respiratory issue
-keep the infant oxygenated, usually prevents cardiac arrest, especially when immediate problem is respiratory and not cardiac related.

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NEONATE (<1mo) CPR, 1 rescuer

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scene safe, BSI, unresponsive (tap feet/chest), 911/AED/EMS
-ck brachial pulse for <10sec, if pulse 60-100, then neonate rescue breathing 1 q 3 sec
-if pulse <60 then neonatal CPR: 3 compression :1 breath
-(raise shoulder/scapula so chin up slight “sniffing position”)
ring finger at nipple line
index&middle finger compression, lower 1/3 sternum
1/3 chest depth
3 compression :1 breath
[if known cardiac defect, 15 compression: 2 breaths]
until AED, EMS, or re

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NEONATE CPR, 1 rescuer, compression to breath

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3 compression :1 breath
2 finger compression or circumferential w thumbs

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INFANT CPR, 1 rescuer, compression to breath

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30 compression : 2 breaths
rate 100-120/min

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NEONATE CPR initiate

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if brachial pulse <60

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ADULT CPR, AED, 1 rescuer

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scene safe, BSI, unconscious 911/AED
check carotid pulse <10 sec
sternum between breast/nipple
2-2.4” depth, full recoil
100-120 compression/min
30 compression to 2 breaths
AED on, apply AED pads, plug in, follow prompts for analyzing, clear for shock, resume CPR for 5 cycles 2 min
continue until EMS, or revive

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CHILD CPR, 2 rescuers

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scene safe, BSI, unresponsive, activate EMS/911
-check carotid pulse 10 sec
sternum between nipple
-2 hands if large, 1 hand if small child
1/3 chest depth, full recoil
100-120 compression/min
15 compression : 2 breaths
call for switch q 2 min, minimize pauses
until AED, EMS, or revive

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AED pediatric pads

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for child <55lbs
if pedi pads not avail, use adult in front and back position. pads shouldn’t touch

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CHILD CPR, 2 rescuers compression-breath ratio

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15 compressions : 2 breaths

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INFANT CPR, 2 rescuers

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-scene safe, BSI, unresponsive (tap feet or chest), 911/AED/EMS
-check brachial (btwn bicep, tricep) pulse for <10 sec
-if pulse 60-100 then rescue breathing
-if pulse <60 then CPR
(short neck, raise shoulder/scapula, chin up slight “sniffing position”)
sternum between nipple
2 finger compression or circumferential thumb compressions
15 compression : 2 breaths
-switch q 2 min (~5cycles)
1/3 chest depth, full recoil
100-120 compression/min
until AED, EMS, or revive

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INFANT Circumferential Chest Compressions

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imaginary line across the infant’s nipples, place thumbs on top of one another on the lower part of the center of the sternum

22
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INFANT Airway Anatomy

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Trachea diam = infant’s pinky
Heart size = infant’s fist
Heart location = under sternum

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CHOKING, UNCONSCIOUS ADULT

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choking adult goes unconscious, not breathing
-911/EMS/AED
-30 compressions – between breasts, lower third sternum. (NO ab thrust)
-open airway, look for obstruction, attempt to give 2 breaths adjusting head/airway.
-if no breaths go in, resume 30 compressions
-if visualize object, remove, attempt to give 2 breaths
-if go through, check pulse
-if pulse, no breathing, continue rescue breathing q5 sec for 2 min.
if no pulse, no breathing, then CPR 30compression:2 breaths

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CHOKING UNCONSCIOUS CHILD

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choking child goes unconscious, not breathing
-911/EMS/AED
-30 compressions – between breasts, lower third sternum.
-open airway, look for obstruction, attempt to give 2 breaths adjusting head/airway.
-if no breaths go in, resume 30 compressions
-if visualize object, remove, attempt to give 2 breaths
-if go through, check carotid pulse <10 sec
-if pulse, no breathing, continue RESCUE BREATHING q3 sec for 2 min.
if no pulse, no breathing, then CPR 30 compression:2 breaths

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UNCONSCIOUS CHOKING INFANT

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choking infant goes unconscious, not breathing
-911/EMS/AED carry infant w you
-30 compressions – below nipple line, lower third sternum.
-open airway, look for obstruction, attempt to give 1 breaths adjusting, give another breath.
-if no breaths go in, resume 30 compressions
-if visualize object, remove, attempt to give 2 breaths
-if go through, check bracheal pulse <10 sec (MULTIPLY BY 6 for per minute HR)
-if adequate pulse, no breathing, continue RESCUE BREATHING q3 sec for 2 min.
if <60 pulse, no breathing, then CPR 30 compression:2 breaths

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TOURNIQUET Indications

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-Life-threatening arterial bleed that cannot be controlled with pressure
-if there is anticipated delay in EMS
-mark time

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ANIMAL BITES - open wound

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wash soap & water, apply bandage, refer for medical tx
-tetanus shot
-rabies risk if animal immunization status not known or wild animals -BATS, skunk, fox, racoon.

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HUMAN BITES

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if break skin - infection risk -clean soap & water, cover, address bleed
tetanus status
refer for definitive medical tx

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THERMAL BURN

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-Stop the burn - remove the burn, remove smoldering clothing
-Cool burn full-thickness 10 min
-apply loose DRY sterile bandage, starting proximal to distal
-assess for inhalation burn (airway sounds, soot near nose mouth).
-watch for shock, keep pt warm

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CHEMICAL BURN

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Brush off
Wash off 15 min

31
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ELECTRICAL BURN

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Do not touch the pt. 1st Cut the power
Find entry & exit site (can explode, look larger, fx long bone)
Risk for dysrhythmia secondarily

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THERMAL BURN DEGREES

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1st degree – pink outer zone, redness, pain
2nd degree – blistering skin, very painful
3rd degree – dark, charred, potential life-threatening complications

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THERMAL BURNS - PEDIATRIC PT

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More prone to dehydration, body heat loss

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SNAKE BITE

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-remove from danger, assume poisonous
-activate EMS
-calm, keep bite site immobile
-pressure bandage
-bite site at or lower than heart level, minimize venom circulation
-avoid constriction near site
-wash site
-DO NOT:
Do not apply ice
Do not cut the wound
Do not apply suction
Do not apply a tourniquet

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EPI PEN

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-call 911 if Epi-pen used
-note time of dose
-2nd epi-pen may be given if symptoms persist/recur and there is 5-10min delay in EMS arrival. Note time of 2nd dose
-ck expiration, uncap, do not put finger on end, hold perpendicular to side of thigh, hold 3 sec, rub area 10 sec

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EPINEPHRINE DOSES

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0.15 mg for children weighing 33-66 lbs
0.3 mg for children and adults weighing >66 lbs

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ALBUTEROL

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-spacer improves delivery
-exhale and inhale, hold 10 sec. x2

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HYPOTHERMIA

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avoid agitating frost-bitten parts so as not to dislodge frozen crystals to heart
-remove from cold
-straighten pt out of fetal & -mylar blanket wrap
monitor until help arrives

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POISONING

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800-222-1222
have activated charcoal available

40
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DROWNING

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-typically no noise, just flailing
-activate 911 if potential emergency
-REACH, THROW
-arm, towel (keep your center of mass low), pole, pfd (tell pt to kick), anything that floats
-weight on back leg, point pole near pt, pull & add wot on rear leg

41
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conscious CHOKING pregnant adult

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avoid abdomen
-underbreasts and administer sternal compression/thrusts

42
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HEART ATTACK 2020 update

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-Cardiac history? take cardiac meds? take nitroglycerin?
-Aspirin - were you ever told you must not take ASA? are you allergic to ASA? do you have bleeding problems?
-2-4 baby aspirin, chew, swallow (decreases clot formation)

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STROKE - FAST

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-FACE - smile (droop?)
ARMS - arms out front (drift?)
SAY - “the sky is blue” (slurred?)
TIME - write down when event started

44
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UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

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bleach:water::1:9

45
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REMOVING GLOVES

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-touch only glove to glove, skin to skin

46
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AED for infant (<1yo)

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pads front and back

47
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CPR, AED (1 decks)

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