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What are the five fears?
What are the five fears?
- Fear of disease (correct)
- Fear of hurting a patient (correct)
- Fear of unsafe scene (correct)
- Fear of uncertainty (correct)
- Fear of lawsuits (correct)
List four signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
List four signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
Nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain.
Explain the treatment for a heart attack.
Explain the treatment for a heart attack.
Help the patient stay comfortable, offer one dose of aspirin, keep them calm.
What is the third leading cause of death in the US?
What is the third leading cause of death in the US?
What are the two types of stroke?
What are the two types of stroke?
What is the brain deprived of during a stroke?
What is the brain deprived of during a stroke?
List four signs and symptoms of a stroke.
List four signs and symptoms of a stroke.
Describe the treatment for a stroke.
Describe the treatment for a stroke.
What are the four steps in the chain of survival?
What are the four steps in the chain of survival?
What should you always wear during first aid care?
What should you always wear during first aid care?
Describe the technique for removing gloves.
Describe the technique for removing gloves.
When should you use PHONE FIRST when giving care?
When should you use PHONE FIRST when giving care?
When should you CARE FIRST when giving care?
When should you CARE FIRST when giving care?
What are the first 3 steps that you always do for CPR?
What are the first 3 steps that you always do for CPR?
How many chest compressions should you give at what rate?
How many chest compressions should you give at what rate?
What is the hand placement for an adult CPR victim?
What is the hand placement for an adult CPR victim?
What is the hand placement for a child CPR victim?
What is the hand placement for a child CPR victim?
What is the hand placement for an infant CPR victim?
What is the hand placement for an infant CPR victim?
How do you open the airway?
How do you open the airway?
How many breaths should you give? How long should they last?
How many breaths should you give? How long should they last?
When giving breaths, what should you be looking for?
When giving breaths, what should you be looking for?
How long should you continue CPR?
How long should you continue CPR?
Give a summary of CPR.
Give a summary of CPR.
What is an AED?
What is an AED?
Each minute that defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced by ___
Each minute that defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced by ___
Describe clinical death.
Describe clinical death.
Describe cellular death.
Describe cellular death.
List 2 considerations for an AED.
List 2 considerations for an AED.
What does AED stand for?
What does AED stand for?
What are the steps for using an AED?
What are the steps for using an AED?
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Study Notes
Five Fears in Emergencies
- Fear of disease
- Fear of lawsuits
- Fear of uncertainty
- Fear of causing harm to a patient
- Fear of an unsafe scene
Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
Treatment for Heart Attack
- Keep the patient comfortable
- Provide one dose of aspirin
- Maintain a calm environment
Leading Causes of Death in the US
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death
Types of Stroke
- Ischemic: Caused by a clot hindering blood flow to the brain
- Hemorrhagic: Arises from a ruptured blood vessel affecting blood flow to the brain
Brain Function During Stroke
- The brain is deprived of oxygen
Stroke Signs and Symptoms
- Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Severe headache
Treatment for Stroke
- Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Do not give food or drink
- Keep the patient calm
- Be prepared to provide CPR if necessary
Chain of Survival
- Early Recognition and Activation of EMS
- Early CPR
- Early Defibrillation
- Early Advanced Care
First Aid Essentials
- Always wear gloves during first aid care
Removing Gloves Technique
- Use skin-to-skin and glove-to-glove technique
- Remove one glove by pulling it inside out
- Use the bare hand to grab the inside of the other glove and pull it off inside out
Phone vs. Care First
- Phone first for adults if alone and no assistance is available
- Care first for children, infants, and cases of drowning, drug overdose, and unconsciousness
CPR Process
- The first steps are to Check, Call, and Care
Chest Compressions
- Deliver 30 compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute
Hand Placement for CPR
- Adult: Heel of dominant hand between the nipples, second hand on top
- Child: Same as adult unless very small; then, use one hand
- Infant: Use two fingers between the nipples
Opening Airway
- Tilt the head back and lift the chin
Rescue Breaths
- Administer 2 breaths, each lasting 1 second
- Ensure a proper seal over the mouth for adults and children, covering mouth and nose for infants
Monitoring during Breaths
- Observe for the chest rising and falling
Duration of CPR
- Continue until an AED arrives, a qualified person takes over, or the patient shows signs of life
Summary of CPR Procedure
- Ensure scene safety, check the person, call EMS, deliver 30 compressions, open airway, give two breaths, repeat the cycle
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Designed to deliver a shock to restore a normal heart rhythm
Survival Rate and Defibrillation
- Each minute of delayed defibrillation decreases survival chances by 10%
Clinical vs. Cellular Death
- Clinical death: Breathing and heart rate cease for 0-6 minutes
- Cellular death: Also known as biological death, occurring after 10 minutes of stoppage
AED Considerations
- Remove the patient from standing water before using the AED
- If possible, transfer the patient from metal surfaces
AED Steps
- Turn the device on
- Expose the chest
- Attach pads
- Plug in pads, stand clear
- Follow prompts and deliver shock if indicated
- Resume CPR immediately afterward
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