cpr & aed. cpr stands for… cardio pulmonary resuscitation the steps in cpr should be used...
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CPR stands for…
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
The steps in CPR should be used whenever someone is unresponsive and not breathing.
When Do You Use CPR?
What are the 4 life threatening emergencies in
adults?
~ Heart Attack~ Cardiac Arrest~ Choking~ Stroke
A heart attack occurs when…
One of the hearts major blood vessel becomes
blocked so oxygen cannot get to the heart.
Not all victims of heart attack have typical symptoms; women, elderly and diabetics may have vague symptoms such as…
~ aches in the chest
~ heart burn~ indigestion~ lower back pain
What are the 3 things you should do to check if the victim is breathing?
~ LOOK (to see if the chest is rising)~ LISTEN (for breathing)~ FEEL (for breathing on your cheek)
What should you do if a victim is unresponsive and
not breathing?
• Begin chest compressions with rescue breathing.
• Compressions = pushing on the chest 2 inches at a rate of 100 compressions/minute
• 30 compressions / 2 breaths
STARTING COMPRESSIONS is the most important duty in CPR!
Steps for compressions:
•Place heel of one hand in the center of chest•Place other hand on top of first hand, interlocking fingers•Position shoulders over hands, lock elbows•Using your whole body, push the chest down (compress) 2 inches.•30 compressions should be done
What does AED stand for and what does it do?Automated External Defibrillator
It can analyze heart rhythm, recognize if a shock is needed, and administer a shock when ready.
AED facts:
•The sooner you get an AED on the victim, the better chance of survival.
• The AED will walk you through what to do once it is connected to the victim.
• Once the AED is in place, it should not be removed, even if the patient recovers.
What are the 4 special situations you should look for
before using an AED?~ children – determine size of pads used.~ water – victim should not be in water; towel off sweat.~ implanted pacemaker – do not place pads over a pacemaker~ medication patches – remove medicated patches before placing AED pads in position.
Chain of SurvivalRecognize cardiac
arrest, Call 911
CPR – Emphasis on
chest compressions
AED or rapid
defibrillation
Effective, advanced
life support
Post-cardiac arrest care
What is the “Good Samaritan” law?
This law provides protection from lawsuits to people who give first aid or treatment to someone suffering an injury or sudden illness.