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What are the five fears?
What are the five fears?
- Fear of disease (correct)
- Fear of Lawsuits (correct)
- Fear of unsafe scenes (correct)
- Fear of uncertainty (correct)
- Fear of hurting the patient (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?
What is preferable to use for infants (AED)?
What is preferable to use for infants (AED)?
Should adult pads be used on children?
Should adult pads be used on children?
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Study Notes
Fears in Medical Situations
- Five main fears: disease, lawsuits, uncertainty, harming the patient, and unsafe scenes.
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack
- Common symptoms include nausea, sweating, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
Treatment for Heart Attack
- Keep the patient comfortable, offer one aspirin dose, and maintain calm.
Leading Causes of Death
- Stroke ranks as the third leading cause of death in the US.
Types of Stroke
- Two main types: ischemic stroke (caused by blood clots) and hemorrhagic stroke (caused by bleeding).
Stroke and Oxygen Deprivation
- During a stroke, the brain is deprived of oxygen.
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
- Indicators include numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, confusion, dizziness, and severe headache.
Treatment for Stroke
- Call EMS, keep the patient calm, and be prepared to administer CPR if necessary.
Chain of Survival Steps
- Steps include early recognition and activation of EMS, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care.
Personal Protective Equipment
- Always wear gloves during first aid care.
Proper Glove Removal Technique
- Remove gloves using skin-to-skin and glove-to-glove technique to avoid contamination.
Phone First vs. Care First
- Phone first for certain adults; care first for children, infants, and cases involving drowning or overdose.
Initial Steps in CPR
- Always start with check, call, and care.
Chest Compressions in CPR
- Administer 30 compressions at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
Hand Placement for CPR
- Adult: heel of one hand between the nipples; Child: same as adult unless small, use one hand; Infant: two fingers placed between the nipples.
Opening the Airway
- Tilt the head back and lift the chin to open the airway.
Rescue Breaths in CPR
- Provide 2 breaths, each lasting 1 second while observing chest rise and fall.
Duration of CPR
- Continue CPR until an AED arrives, an advanced responder takes over, or the patient shows signs of life.
Summary of CPR Procedure
- Check the scene, evaluate the victim, perform 30 compressions, open the airway, and give 2 breaths in a continuous cycle.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- An AED is a device designed to deliver an electrical shock to the heart in cases of cardiac arrest.
Impact of Delayed Defibrillation
- Each minute of delayed defibrillation decreases the chance of survival by 10%.
Clinical Death vs. Cellular Death
- Clinical death occurs when breathing and heart rate stop for 0-6 minutes; cellular death occurs when these functions cease for 10 minutes.
Considerations for AED Use
- Remove patient from water and metal surfaces before using the AED.
Using an AED
- Steps include turning on the machine, exposing the chest, attaching pads, ensuring everyone is clear, delivering a shock if advised, and continuing CPR.
AED Use for Infants
- Prefer placing pads on the center of the chest and one on the back between the shoulder blades for infants.
Use of Adult Pads on Children
- Adult pads can be used on children if necessary.
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