Cardiac Arrest Emergency Actions
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What is a cardiac arrest?

A cardiac arrest is when someone's heart suddenly stops beating, and their breathing is abnormal or has stopped.

If someone has a cardiac arrest, they will die without quick action.

True (A)

What are the first two steps you should take if you find someone who has had a cardiac arrest?

  • Call 999 and start chest compressions
  • Look for signs of normal breathing and check for a pulse (correct)
  • Check for danger and then immediately follow these simple steps
  • Shout for help and shake the person gently (correct)

What does AED stand for?

<p>Automated External Defibrillator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are on your own and find someone who has had a cardiac arrest?

<p>Do not leave the person. Start chest compressions and call 999 for help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three steps involved in performing chest compressions?

<p>Interlock your fingers, place your hands in the centre of the chest, and push down hard and then release twice per second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should continue CPR until the person shows signs of life or a paramedic arrives.

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What is the role of the ambulance call handler in assisting someone who has had a cardiac arrest?

<p>The ambulance call handler will provide guidance on performing CPR, tell you where the nearest AED is, and help you with any questions or concerns you may have.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cardiac arrest

A sudden and unexpected stoppage of the heart's beating, causing a loss of consciousness and breath.

Automated external defibrillator (AED)

A device designed to deliver an electrical shock to the heart to restore normal rhythm.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a life-saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to provide oxygen to the brain and heart.

Compression rate

The rate at which chest compressions should be performed during CPR: two compressions per second.

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Shaking gently

The act of gently shaking a person to determine consciousness.

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Look for rise and fall of the chest

Observing the chest to see if it rises and falls during breathing.

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999

Emergency services phone number in the UK.

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Check for danger

Checking for any potential dangers in the environment before approaching an injured person.

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Ambulance call handler

The person who takes calls and gives instructions to callers in an emergency situation.

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Directing to the nearest AED

The process of directing the caller to find the nearest AED using a map or other location information.

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Chest compressions technique

The process of interlacing the fingers, placing them on the center of the chest, depressing the chest by 2 inches, and releasing for a cycle of compressions.

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Continue CPR

The act of performing CPR continuously until the person shows signs of life, medical help arrives, or the AED instructs to pause.

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AED reanalyzing the heart rhythm

The AED's ability to analyze the heart's rhythm and determine if a shock is needed.

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AED giving a shock

The act of delivering an electric shock to the heart using the AED.

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Signs of life

Signs indicating that the person is regaining consciousness, such as breathing, coughing, or moving.

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Following AED instructions

The act of following the instructions provided by the AED, which may include pausing compressions to allow the device to analyze and deliver a shock.

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Pausing chest compressions

The act of stopping chest compressions to allow the AED to analyze the rhythm and potentially deliver a shock.

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AED giving a shock

The act of using the AED to deliver a shock to the heart if necessary, based on its analysis of the person's heart rhythm.

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Paramedic arrives

When a paramedic arrives, they may provide specific instructions or take over performing CPR.

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Abnormal breathing

A sudden and unexpected cessation of breathing, often related to cardiac arrest.

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Study Notes

Cardiac Arrest Actions

  • A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating and breathing becomes abnormal. Without immediate action, the person will die.
  • Check for danger. Then, follow these steps carefully.
  • Shout for help and gently shake the person.
  • Look and listen for signs of normal breathing (chest rising and falling).
  • Call 999 and put the phone on loudspeaker, informing them you are with someone who isn't breathing.
  • The ambulance operator will direct you to the nearest Automated External Defibrillator (AED). If someone is available, ask them to retrieve the AED.
  • Do not leave the person on your own.
  • Start chest compressions by interlocking fingers, placing hands in the center of the chest, pushing down hard, then releasing, twice per second. Don't stop.
  • If an AED is available, turn it on and follow the instructions.
  • Continue CPR until either the AED needs to pause, the AED administers a second shock, a paramedic arrives and directs you, or the person shows signs of life.

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Learn the essential steps to take during a cardiac arrest emergency. This quiz focuses on the critical actions like checking for breathing, calling for help, and performing CPR. Mastering these techniques can save a life.

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