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CPR/First Aid Review
Signals that may help you notice an emergency
Unusual noises Unusual odors Unusual appearances or behaviors Unusual sights
Emergency Action Steps
CHECK CALL CARE
Preventing Disease Transmission
Avoid contact with blood or other bodily fluids
Use protective barriers Use gloves Wash hands thoroughly
Signals of Trouble Breathing
Trouble breathing Noisy or painful breathing Changes in skin color Unusually deep or shallow breathing Gasping Wheezing
Rescue Breaths
Should last 1 second each!
If person is unconscious and choking, give 2 rescue breaths!
When to move an injured person
The scene is becoming unsafe You need to move a person to give
emergency care You need to reach another person
with a more serious injury or illness
Life-Threatening Conditions
Know what is and what isn’t!
Checking a Conscious Person
Get consent to care Ask questions Check head to toe Don’t touch or move painful, injured
areas of the body
Treating Shock
Have the person lie down Make sure they don’t get too hot or
too cold DON’T give them anything to eat or
drink!
Consent
Always ask!
If person does NOT give consent, DO NOT give care, but CALL 911!
Best Way to Check for Consciousness
Tap the person and shout, “Are you OKAY??”
Conscious Choking
Adult is choking, but CANNOT cough/speak/breathe:
5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts
Checking for Signs of Life
Look, listen, and feel for breathing
Check no more than 10 seconds!
Signals of a Heart Attack
Dizziness Lightheadedness Chest discomfort lasting more than
3-5 minutes Trouble breathing Nausea
CPR Cycle
30 compressions 2 breaths
How fast are CPR Cycles?
Should perform 5 cycles in 2 minutes!
Cardiac Chain of Survival
Early CPR is important because it helps to circulate blood to vital organs until an AED is ready to use!
When to stop CPR
Trained personnel arrive AED is ready to use Obvious signs of life
Situation
You see a woman collapse in front of you while entering the lobby of your office building. You check the scene and then check the victim for consciousness, but she does not respond. What should you do next? (think 3 C’s)
Call or have someone call EMS