CPR and AED Flashcards
Making sure the scene is safe, using protective equipment to reduce the risk of disease transmission
Universal Precautions
When part of the heart muscle dies due to lack of oxygen
Heart Attack
A law that helps protects you when acting in good faith to assist others during illness/injury
Good Samaritan Law
Technique used to help keep the brain alive with compressions and breaths
CPR
Machine with a computer that can shock the heart when in abnormal rhythms
AED
Immediate care given before advanced training arrives
First Aid
What are the chains of survival
- Call- EMS & AED
- Compressions- on sternum
- AED- Turn On
- Advanced Care- EMA
- Coordinated Care-going to doctor
How long will the brain live w/o oxygen?
4-6 minutes
For every minute delayed the chance of survival decreases by…
10%
Three warning signs of a breathing emergency
Coughing
Cannot breathe
Holding of the neck
If a person refuses care..
The rescuer should call EMS and let them cough it out
First Aid Steps of a conscious choking Adult/child
Ask Lunge Wrap arms Make fist about belly button Grab fist with other hand Give abdominal thrust
How do you adjust your hands for an obese/ pregnant individual?
Go to their chest and preform same actions
Steps for a conscious choking infant
- Hold infant face down on forearm
- Give 5 back slaps
- Turn over
- 5 chest thrusts
- Repeat
Why should you see coordinated care after choking
Might have internal damage