CPR and First Aid Flashcards
Cardio
Heart
Pulmonary
Lungs
Resuscitation
Process of correcting physiological disorders
CAB + DE of CPR (abbreviations)
Compression
Airway
Breathing
Defibrillator
Ems
Shock
Heart isn’t supplying enough blood to the body
Raise feet 12 in above heart
Recovery Position
Position the person on the side
EMS
Emergency Medical Service
Infant signs of circulation
Bronchial pulse on arm
Child/Adult
Cartoid Muscle on neck
What does AED stand for
Automated external defibrillator
Angina Pectoris
Chest pain that results when heart isn’t getting enough O2
Arrhythmias
Irregular heartbeat
Congestive heart failure
Heart gradually weakens
Coronary
Arteries that supply blood to the heart
Frost Bite
When skin tissue freezes
Hypothermia
Having an abnormally low body temperature
Heat stroke
Having an abnormally high body temperature
Heat exhaustion
When your body overheats and starts to rapidly sweat
Heat cramps
Muscle spasms due to a lacking of sodium and water in the body
Dehydration
When the body is using more water that is being put in
Blood borne pathogens
Infectious microorganism s
Good Samaritan Law
- protects the rescuer from being sued
- must comply with certain rules
Universal Rate compression/Ventilation
30 compressions and 2 ventilation
Brain damage begins within ____ minutes
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