Medical and Life Threating Emgerninces

Question 1

What if the victim is not getting enough oxygen? What happens to the cells?

Answer 1

After you have checked the victim, you may find that he or she is not breathing. If brain cells are deprived of oxygen for more than five or six minutes, some cells will begin to die which can cause permanent brain damage. Providing the correct care in a timely manner is essential to begin restoring oxygen to the brain. In this situation you would perform rescue breathing.

Question 1

When you check the victim in the first step of your emergency plan, you can check for breathing by looking for the following:

Answer 1

• Does the chest rise and fall?
• Are the lips, tongue, and fingernails a healthy pinkish color, and not blue?
• Can you feel his or her breath on your cheek?

Question 2

What is rescue breathing?

Answer 2

rescue breathing, which is the first aid procedure for someone who has stopped breathing.

Question 3

What kind of peoplego into cardiac arrest?

Answer 3

People who suffer heart attacks, severe injuries, drug overdoses, near drownings, or breathing problems may go into cardiac arrest

Question 4

What is the first aid procedure for unconsicious victims?

Answer 4

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the first aid procedure for unconscious victims. If CPR is started immediately after a victim collapses, it can greatly increase the person’s chances for survival.

Question 5

what is shcok?

Answer 5

Shock is a condition in which the heart fails to circulate the blood adequately to the vital organs.

Question 6

Anyone that has had a serious injury can become a victim of shock. Here are the signs to look for:

Answer 6

• restlessness or irritability
• confusion or disorientation
• skin that is pale, ashen, bluish, cool, or moist
• rapid breathing
• rapid, weak pulse
• excessive thirst
• nausea or vomiting