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1
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The skin on a 3rd degree burn may appear_________.

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Brown or Black

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True or False
ALL medication patches should be removed from LEGS before placing AED pads on the passenger’s dry, bare chest.

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FALSE

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True or False
Rescue breathing should always be given to an adult.

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FALSE

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True or False
The AED is used for a patient WITH a pulse and breathing, but not conscious.

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FALSE

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A first degree burn should be treated with ________.

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immersing affected area in cool water

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True or False
A green sealed EMK means that it meets the FAA requirements and has not been opened.

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TRUE

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True or False
STAT-MD should be contacted when a customer shows signs or symptoms of a heart attack, even if a medical professional volunteers to assist.

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TRUE

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True or False
Treatment for a conscious choking adult who is able to speak (partial airway obstruction) include back blows and abdominal thrusts.

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FALSE

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True or False
Back blows and chest compressions are initiated as treatment for a conscious infant suffering from an airway obstruction.

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TRUE

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True or False
There is a blue “i” (information) button on the front of the FRX AED. During the first 30 seconds of care between shocks, the “i” button will flash. Pressing it provides additional CPR coaching.

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TRUE

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True or False
The First Aid Kit contains emergency asthma medication.

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FALSE

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List the ABCs

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A - Airways
B - Breathing
C - Circulation / signs of life

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True or False
It is Frontier’s procedure to give the entire AED unit to the medical personnel that meet the flight.

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FALSE

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True or False
After using the FR2 AED it will be necessary for the Flight Attendant to send the data card to STAT-MD.

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TRUE

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Corrective action for a flashing or solid red “X” on the FR2 AED, is a _________.

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Battery insertion test

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Shock Symptoms

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-Cold/clammy skin
-Bluish skin
-Restlessness
-Low blood pressure

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Shock Treatment

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-STAT-MD w/High Oxygen Flow
-Keep PAX warm and elevate legs except if there’s a head injury

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Stroke Symptoms

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-Flush/Red skin
-Confusion/one-sided paralysis
-Speech difficulty

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Shock Treatment

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-STAT-MD w/high Oxygen Flow
-head slightly elevated and monitored
-nothing in mouth

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Seizure Symptoms

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-Loss of consciousness/headache
-Body jerks
-due to heat, brain injury, or epilepsy

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Seizure Treatment

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-STAT-MD/High Oxygen w/consciousness
-nothing in mouth/don’t touch PAX
-pad area (head)

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Hyperglycemia Symptoms
(Diabetic Emergency)

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-excessive urination, thirst, drowsiness, weak
-deep breathing and fruity breath

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Hyperglycemia Treatment
(Diabetic Emergency)

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-STAT-MD
-Recline PAX w/high oxygen
-monitor airway
-look for medical alert emblem

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Hypoglycemia Symptoms
(Diabetic Emergency)

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-hunger complaints
-pale, cold, shaky, dizzy, weak, disoriented
-blurred vision/headache
-appears intoxicated

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Hypoglycemia Treatments (Diabetic Emergency)
-STAT-MD CONSCIOUS: -sugar/OJ -high flow oxygen -monitor UNCONSCIOUSNESS: -move to floor w/high flow oxygen -use gloved finger to put sugar in PAX mouth -monitor -look for medical alert emblem
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Allergic Reaction Symptoms
-Injected, absorbed, injected -itching/hives, wheezing, swollen face -weak/rapid pulse
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Allergy Reaction Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow -can lead to sudden death -look for medical alert emblem -monitor -sit PAX upright
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Fainting/Near Fainting Symptoms
-dizzy/weak -pale/gray skin, cold/clammy -nausea/loss of consciousness
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Fainting/Near Fainting Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high flow oxygen/open air vents -bring PAX to floor, nothing in mouth -turn on side if puking -if unconscious for 1-2 min, use ammonia inhalant (3-6in under nose)
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Respiratory Symptoms
-Short/rapid breathing/low pulse -blue/gray skin/lips -Restless/confused
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Respiratory Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow -open airway -keep PAX in sitting position
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Hyperventilation Symptoms
-low carbon dioxide level -heavy breathing/anxiety -tingling, confusion, dizzy
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Hyperventilation Treatment
-STAT-MD -calm down PAX and slow breathing -don’t have PAX breath thru paper bag unless STAT-MD says so
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Abdominal Pain Symptoms
-tender abdomen -intermittent pain/nausea
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Abdominal Pain Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high oxygen -rest PAX on back, legs flexed -nothing in mouth
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Air Sickness Symptoms
-nausea/vomiting -pale/sweaty
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Air Sickness Treatment
-STAT-MD and open air vents -loosen clothing, air sick bag, recline seat -cold compress to head/neck
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Ear Distress Symptoms
Pain in ear radiating from neck
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Ear Distress Treatment
-STAT-MD -encourage PAX to yawn/swallow -have PAX pinch nose and blow -offer water to sip
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Bleeding/Minor Bleeding Symptoms
Surface wounds
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Bleeding/Minor Bleeding Treatment
-STAT-MD -use gloves and direct pressure with compress from first aid kit (band-aid or bandage)
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Severe Bleeding Symptoms
-uncontrollable bleeding -venous bleeding (dark red blood) -arterial bleeding (bright red blood)
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Severe Bleeding Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow -use gloves, compress with pressure, elevate -pressure points to stop bleeding -if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing
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Asthma Attack Symptoms
-reaction to food, meds, pollen, stings -emotional or physical distress -may complain of tight chest/wheezing
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Asthma Attack Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow -see if PAX has inhaler -monitor airway
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Nose Bleed Symptoms
Blood running from nose
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Nose Bleed Treatment
-STAT-MD -sit PAX up/forward w/head elevated -have PAX breathe thru mouth -pinch bleeding nostril
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Wounds Bruise Symptoms
Damage to soft tissue/blood vessels that cause bleeding under skin
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Wounds Bruise Treatment
-STAT-MD -cold compress and elevate area
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Scrape (Abrasion) Symptoms
-skin rubber/scraped away -minimal bleeding but can become infected if not clean
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Scrape (Abrasion) Treatment
-STAT-MD -clean area & apply sterile dressing or bandaid
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Cut (Incision, Laceration) Symptoms
-usually from sharp objects -deep cuts can bleed severely -can easily become infected if not clean
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Cut (Incision, Laceration) Treatment
-STAT-MD -clean area & apply dry, sterile dressing -if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing
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Avulsion (Skin Tear) Symptoms
-soft tissue torn partially/completely away -significant bleeding -can become infected if not clean
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Avulsion (Skin Tear) Treatment
-STAT-MD -clean area & apply pressure to wound w/dry, sterile dressing -if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing
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Puncture Symptoms
-when a pointed object pierces the skin -minimal bleeding but can be severe if object damages major blood vessels/internal organs
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Puncture Treatment
-STAT-MD -clean area & apply pressure to wound w/dry, sterile dressing. Elevate area -if bandage becomes saturated, apply additional dressing -advice PAX to get Tetanus shot
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Fracture Symptoms
-may appear swollen, deformed/bruised -painful to touch/move -cold/numb -bleeding & bone appearing in open wound
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Fracture Treatment
-STAT-MD, Splinting Procedures -support area, check pulse before/after splinting -secure splint above & below fracture -splint in first aid kit (can use other objects like a magazine/umbrella) as splints or PAX body -if bone is sticking out, don’t push back in -monitor signs of circulation
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1st Degree Burn Symptoms
-only too layer of skin, red/dry -slight swelling/very painful
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1st Degree Burn Treatment
-STAT-MD -cold compress/immerse affected area in cold water -cover w/clean sterile dressing
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2nd Degree Burn Symptoms
-first/second layers of skin -red/blisters, pain/swelling
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2nd Degree Burn Treatment
-STAT-MD & treat as 1st degree burn -apply thick, dry, sterile dressing -don’t pop blisters
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3rd Degree Burn Symptoms
-destroys all layers of skin, black/brown -charred appearance -painful/painless if burn destroys nerve endings
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3rd Degree Burn Treatment
-STAT-MD & treat for Shock -apply thick, dry, sterile dressing to keep air out -seek med attention immediately
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Chemical Burn Symptoms
Burns to skin or eye area
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Chemical Burn Treatment
-STAT-MD -flush area continuously w/clean water for 15 min -use gloves to remove contaminated clothing -apply sterile dressing
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Electrical Burn Symptoms
-from an electrical source -may have 2 wounds - entrance/exit wounds
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Electrical Burn Treatment
-STAT-MD -PAX must be away from source before helping -check breathing/pulse -don’t cool burn, apply dry, sterile dressing
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Cardiac Emergency Symptoms
-chest pain (may come and go) +10 min -happens when heart needs oxygen -skin is pale/clammy -relieved w/nitroglycerin & rest
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Cardiac Emergency Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow -ask PAX if they have meds -loosen clothing/seek med attention -offer aspirin & monitor closely
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Heart Attack Symptoms
-persistent pain in chest/arm/jaw -not relieved by meds/oxygen -pain is pressure, squeezing, tight, aching, or heavy in chest
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Heart Attack Treatment
-STAT-MD w/high oxygen flow -ask PAX if they have meds & seek med attention -loosen clothing & make PAX comfy -if PAX becomes unresponsive move to floor & begin ABCs
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms
-pain in one leg, swelling/warmth/redness -enlarged vein under surface of affected area
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment
-STAT-MD -assess & get PAX history -raise affected leg -don’t massage or encourage PAX to walk
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Pregnancy/Labor Symptoms
-contractions/labor pains - intervals -bleeding, water broke -delivery is imminent
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Pregnancy/Labor Treatment
-STAT-MD -move PAX to floor & determine duration of pains -monitor mother/child wellbeing throughout -nothing by mouth -make provision for birth -protect child from cold stress after birth
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What is First Aid?
Immediate/temporary care given to victim of an accident/illness until qualified medical personnel can be obtained.
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What should a FA do for every medical emergency on the ground and in the air?
Call the Captain to contact STAT-MD
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How should a FA determine Symptoms?
If PAX can speak, FA should ask questions: -what’s the problem? -how do you feel? -how can i help you? -any medications? -has this happened before?
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What should a FA do if PAX is unable to speak?
Look for medical alert symbols: -jewelry -wallet -markings -Ask traveling companions
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Does Frontier honor “Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)” orders?
NO
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Who is responsible for PAX until relieved by rescue personnel?
The first FA on the scene
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Check Check Call Care
Check the scene Check for consciousness Call the Captain to call STAT-MD & page for medical assistance & bring the AED CARE: Airways Breathing Circulation/signs of life
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True or False ALL Flight Attendants must complete an Inflight Incident Report on ProsafeT within 24 hours of returning to domicile.
TRUE
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First Aid Equipment
-STAT-MD -Biohazard Kit -EMK -POB -AED
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True or False STAT-MD is a 24hr Medical Assistance Hotline at the University of Pittaburgh Medical Center
TRUE
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True or False STAT-MD is only for in-flight medical emergencies.
FALSE Inflight and on the ground med emergencies
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What did the FAA allow to be exempt from the First Aid Kit?
Ammonia Inhalants
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What is the Biohazard Kit used for?
To protect against Blood Borne Pathogens
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True or False You should put on gloves immediately to protect yourself from blood borne pathogens
TRUE
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Where can you find prevention for Blood Borne Pathogens?
-Biohazard Kit -EMK -First Aid Kit -AED (supplemental pouch)
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True or False The EMK can be used by a flight attendant at anytime
FALSE Only used by medical personnel or under the direction of STAT-MD or Captain
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What do you do when finished with a POB?
Turn off completely so no oxygen leaks out and secure back in bracket
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ABC
Airway Breathing Circulation or signs of life
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Signs of Stroke (FAST)
F - Face drooping A - Arm Weakness S - Speech difficulty T - Time to call 911
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True or False Allergic Reactions can NOT lead to sudden death.
FALSE
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What is Oral Glucose Gel used for?
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
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Another name for 3rd Degree Burns
Full Thickness Burn
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True or False You should blindly sweep to find the object in a conscious choking infant
FALSE Only remove object if visible
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True or False When giving CPR breaths, if first two breaths don’t go in you should reposition head and attempt 2 more rescue breaths.
TRUE
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DARN (When to stop CPR)
D - Danger A - AED arrives R - Return to signs of life N - New qualified person
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What’s the first thing you do when using an AED?
Turn it on!
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Survival is reduced by _____ for each minute defibrillation is delayed.
10%
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Types of AEDs
FR2 & FRX
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Criteria for AED use
Unconscious Not Breathing No Detectable Signs of Life
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What is the All Clear Command?
“I’m Clear, You’re Clear, Everybody’s Clear!”
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True or False The FRX must have an inserted infant key to be used on child/infant
TRUE if not, do CPR
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True or False 30 compressions on a conscious choking infant
FALSE 5 back blows & 5 compressions
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Can you be confirmed dead on a Frontier plane?
Nope

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