C P RCardiopulmonary Resuscitation

A person complains of chest pain and you suspect a heart attack. You should get immediate medical help and place the person in the most comfortable position which is usually:

a. On their back, with legs elevated b. Seated leaning forward and supported c. Semi sitting and supported d. In the recovery position

Which one of the following is a cardiac risk factor that may go unnoticed?

a. Lack of exercise b. Low blood pressure c. Rapid weight gain d. High blood pressure

A heart attack occurs when?

a. Part of the cardiac tissue dies because of a lack of oxygen

b. The casualty is unable to breathe c. The casualty has no pulse d. There is a blockage of blood flow to a

portion of the brain

Which one of the following is a controllable cardiovascular risk factor?

a. Family history b. Gender c. Cigarette smoking d. Age

It Doesn’t Hurt to Help Ontario Law is clear whether you have

medical training or not, the court expects you to use only common sense

The Law does expect you to be cautious when your actions could affect others

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardio = heart Pulmonary = carrying oxygenated blood to

living tissue in the body, including the heart. It is important to get blood pumping to the brain

to prevent brain damage when the heart stops

Resuscitation = Artificially moving oxygenated blood

What You Can Do Identify yourself and qualifications If the person is conscious ask if he/she

wants help If a young child requires medical help and a

parent is not available you can provide emergency aid

CHAIN OF SURVIVAL (5 STEPS) Early recognition Early access 911 Early CPR Early defibrillation Early advanced paramedics

THE 4 R’s

Risk Recognize React Resuscitate

Major RISK FACTORS Cigarettes Cholesterol Blood Pressure Diabetes

Minor RISK FACTORS Obesity No exercise Stress

SIGNALS OF A HEART ATTACK

Pain Pale Puking Puffing Pooped

THE 5 P’S

Hazards and Holler “CALL 911”

Position The Person Loosen Clothing Talk to the Person

P L T

“April Love” A llergies P ast history Rx … treatment

I ncident … What happened L ast ate

L ights O bstaclesV ehiclesE ntrances

-Exits -Elevators

Steps for AR CPR Scene survey – take charge, call for help,

check for hazards, and identify yourself Assess response from victim

A. Airway B. Breathing C. Circulation

cont…

AR CPR (cont) Send for EMS Open Airway

Chin lift and listen for opening of airway

Assess breathing (approx. 5 sec.) Look, listen, feel

cont…

AR CPR (cont) Check Pulse (10 seconds)

Carotid (jugular) pulse

Bleeding Restrict blood flow by putting pressure on

wound

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardio = heart Pulmonary = carrying oxygenated blood to

living tissue in the body, including the heart. It is important to get blood pumping to the brain

to prevent brain damage when the heart stops

Resuscitation = Artificially moving oxygenated blood