...Ashley Avilez English 6/19/13 CPR for the Average Joe What would you do if you see someone having hard time breathing or someone who just collapsed? Would you be prepared? Any human being is capable of performing CPR, which obviously sounds a bit frightening but these following steps; which are call 911, pump the chest, and give two breaths will help ease you through this challenging process. As a Certified Healthcare Provider I have practiced CPR plenty of times and can tell you it’s not easy but as they say “practice makes perfect”. First step, you must see if the victim is unresponsive, if the person does not respond and is not breathing or breathing properly then you must quickly call 911 and get back to the unconscious/conscious person. If the victim is responsive let them know you are here to help and ask if they want help. If they refuse help, leave them alone but stay close until further authorities arrive. When this first step is all fully completed continue to the second step; chest compressions. Second step requires some muscle power. When the victim gives you the okay, you need to start chest compressions. Chest compressions will help the heart get a jump start. If the victim starts gasping this means you are doing a great job, keep going. Start the compressions in the center of the chest approximately two inches in depth about a hundred compressions per minute very quickly and swiftly. According to the American Heart Association you must complete five cycles...
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...RESUSCITATION (CPR) TRAINING: HANDS-ONLY * Set Induction * Introduction to what Hands-Only CPR is. * “Who can tell me what CPR stands for?” What are the benefits to knowing CPR?” Can CPR be performed on babies too? * Cardiopulmonary resuscitation- emergency procedure for reviewing heart and lung functions, involving special physical techniques and often the use of electrical and mechanical equipment. Abbreviation: CPR * The benefits in knowing how to perform CPR are high; it is Tyour knowledge isn’t %100 complete. It’s always best to try rather than doing nothing, that could be someone’s life. * Yes CPR can be done to a child or infant. The procedure is essentially the same as that for an adult. * Tell: What we will be learning today. * What to check for before beginning. * “ARE YOU OKAY?” * How to use your surroundings as help. * How to perform chest compressions on adults and children. * Link here: hands-only cpr red cross * Show * Demonstrate in complete steps for the class what the skill looks like in action. * Share with the class again, yet this time slow, and speaking out loud for the class to hear you. * Invite * Break the class into groups so they can practice * Have a leader in each group go first, while their team mates correct and encourage them in what they might be doing right or what might need Improvement. * Have each person take turns until everyone has performed Hand-Only CPR. *...
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...in these cardiac emergencies are key to favorable post-emergency outcomes. Out-of-hospital cardiac emergencies historically have been associated with poor post emergency health outcomes (Nichol & Kim, 2015). Initiation of the chain of survival, activation of the EMS system, use of an automated cardiac defibrillator (AED), and CPR all have been shown to improve patient outcomes (Drager, 2012; Vadeboncoeur, Richman, Darkoh, Chikani, Clark, & Bobrow, 2008). Many cardiac emergency victims look to be in...
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...Imagine that you are sitting in a restaurant looking over the menu. You are trying to decide what to order when suddenly, someone is yelling for help. You rush over to the nearby table and notice that a woman has gone into cardiac arrest. You immediately begin the steps of CPR until further help arrives. This scenario could happen anywhere and you will want to be prepared. Basic knowledge of CPR, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, is a vital skill everyone should possess in order to save lives. The first step in CPR is to check the scene around the victim. You will need to make sure the surrounding area is safe enough to perform CPR. Things that you should check for include: water spills, loose wires, sharp objects, and even other people. As...
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...CPR Alternate Assessment Can you save a life? In an emergency, when every second is critical, would you know what to do? According to recent statistics sudden cardiac arrest is rapidly becoming the leading cause of death in America. Once the heart ceases to function, a healthy human brain may survive without oxygen for up to 4 minutes without suffering any permanent damage. Unfortunately, a typical EMS response may take 6, 8 or even 10 minutes. Performing CPR dramatically increases the survival chance while a person awaits the arrival of EMS. CPR helps keep blood flow to the brain and heart and can be the crucial action that keeps a person alive. The skills needed to perform CPR can be learned by everyone. PART ONE: PRE-TEST (16 points) Open a new web browser window and visit http://yalemedicalgroup.org/info/health.aspx?ContentTypeId=40&ContentId=CPRDefibrillatorsQuiz to complete the online self-check to test your knowledge. In the center column below place the letter choice you selected. In the column on the right, mark the question you answered correct with a “C” and the answers that were incorrect with an “I”. For incorrect answers, also include the letter of the correct answer. Question Answer “C” or “I” 1. C 2. C 3. C 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. C 8. C Part Two: Visit the Mayo Clinic’s website to learn the importance of and the steps in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Copy the following web...
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...What is CPR? CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Resuscitation i.e. to help restart the heart (pulse) and lungs (breathing). When do we perform CPR? CPR is performed when a person stops breathing and/or the heart stops. Why is it important to learn CPR? Every year about 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest i.e. their heart stops. Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of death in United States and Canada. If you know how to perform CPR you may be able to save a life. Why timing is important? When the heart (pulse) and lung (breathing) stops, the victim has 5 minutes before (gradual) brain death starts to occur, if no CPR is performed. Therefore, it is very important to start CPR as soon as possible. What is Hands-only CPR? Any bystander who is not trained in CPR can perform this type of CPR to try to save a life. Hand-only CPR is better than no CPR. If you witnessed an adult or a child/infant who suddenly collapses then: 1. Call EMS / 911 2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest | | Anatomy of Heart and Lungs 1. Heart The heart beats continuously to pump blood to all parts of the body. It has four chambers: Right and left atrium and ventricles. Blood flows from the right side of the heart to the left side. The heart is connected to blood vessels (arteries and veins) which combined make up the circulatory system. 2. Lungs Each person has two lungs underneath the ribcage: One on the left side and the one on the right. Its main function...
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...AH 210 Hands Only CPR September 30, 2013 Several Americans won’t do CPR because they don’t know how or they are afraid of hurting someone. Hands only CPR could give them the courage to help the injured person. Using hands only CPR would be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, in public or at work. It can double or maybe triple a person’s chance of survival. There are only two steps to using hands only CPR. Call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest. It is very important that you first call 911 so emergency medical personal can reach the injured person and then continue chest compressions. All of the videos showed how to perform hands on CPR clearly. Hands only CPR is different than conventional CPR in that hands only CPR only have two step. Conventional CPR you check for a pulse, call 911, give two breaths, use 30 compressions and then give another two breaths and so on until emergency personal arrive. I believe it would be very effective and would use it if I had too. All the videos were good, educational and funny. Ken Jeong is a funny person and doing the chest compression to the beat of Staying Alive is also a good idea. I liked the Undeading video the most. I usually don’t like to watch scary movies but this was alright. Heart and stroke fdn has a great imagination and I will try to find more of the work. I would have never thought of using zombie’s to promote CPR. If I were in Walmart and someone...
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...unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. An ALS team is en route. 1.What should be your first action? 2.What is the proper sequence for applying the AED? 3.What three components are required for quality CPR? 4.What should be your next action? 5.The ALS team informs you of an ETA of 15 minutes. What criteria should you use to determine the correct time for transporting the patient? 1.Have my partner start CPR 2. Have my partner continue CPR, turn on the AED, Remove the backing to the pads, Place one pad on the upper right chest, one on the lower left rib, Say “CLEAR” make sure everyone is clear , Press “ANALYZE”, When advised by the AED deliver a shock, immediately perform compressions, Perform CPR for 2 minutes (5 cycles). 3. High Quality Compressions with a rate of 100 per minute, Compression should not be interrupted for any longer than 10 seconds, Personnel should rotate through the position of compressor to prevent fatigue. 4. Perform CPR unless the patient wakes up, If not Continue to follow AED prompts, Gather additional information on the arrest events, Check the patients pulse during CPR to confirm the effectiveness of compressions, Direct the insertion of the airway adjunct, Direct Ventilation of the patient with high concentration oxygen, After 2 minutes of CPR,...
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...CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION * Collapses * Becomes unresponsive 1. Check Responsiveness * Tap the person's shoulder and shout, "Are you OK?" * Look for normal breathing. Call 911 if there is no response. * Start Hands-Only CPR. * Hands-Only CPR should not be used for adults whose cardiac arrest is due to drug overdose, near-drowning, or an unwitnessed cardiac arrest. In these cases, do a conventional CPR combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing. 2. Do Chest Compressions * Place the heel of your hand on the center of the person's chest. * Place the heel of your other hand on top of your first hand, lacing fingers together. * Keep arms straight and your shoulders directly over your hands. * Push hard and fast, compressing chest at least 2 inches. * Let chest rise completely before pushing down again. * Compress at least 100 times per minute. 3. Stop Only if: * The person starts breathing normally * A trained responder or emergency help takes over * You are too exhausted to continue * There is an automated external defibrillator (AED) to use 4. Use an AED as Soon as One Is Available * Turn on the AED. It will give you step-by-step instructions. * Wipe chest dry. * Attach the pads. * Plug in connector, if needed. * Make sure no one is touching the person. Say "Clear" so that people know to stay back and not touch the person. * Push the "Analyze" button if necessary. * If...
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...Amy Nesburg Ms. Schraud, J.D. OST-149 NW1 September 5, 2015 Chapter 3 Discussion Questions 1. Yes, you are protected under the Good Samaritan Law. The law states that those who do volunteer must exercise reasonable care and skill in rendering such aid. This law does protect those professionals who do offer aid, outside of their work environment, in good faith, without gross negligence. “Good faith” is an abstract quality that is best defined as being faithful to one’s duty or obligation. According, to N.C.G.S §90-21.14, we are covered under the Good Samaritan law if we were perform CPR on a co-worker. If we administer CPR to a person, while performing CPR we break that persons rib, we cannot be sued because that is likely to happen when you perform CPR on a person. If you perform a medical act or help in an emergency situation, you cause an injury or death and it can be proven that it was caused by gross negligence, wanton conduct or intentional wrong doing then you can be sued. 2. When a physician moves to another state, he must obtain a license to practice in that state. The physician could be required to pass that state’s medical examination, or the physician could receive reciprocity or endorsement from that state. While medical practice acts vary from state to state, they generally, provide for the establishment of a medical examining board that has authority to license physicians, establish the baseline for the practice of medicine in that state, determine the prerequisites...
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...American Red Cross CPR Online Learning American Red Cross CPR online has many advantages. For individuals that have trouble commuting to the hands-on classes, it gives them the ability to log on 24/7 so they can learn the course material when it is convenient for them. If you have an unusual schedule, or you work long hours that prevent you from attending a regularly scheduled hands-on class, online CPR certification is the perfect answer to your problem. These classes are also great for parents that want or need to be, home with their children when they are off work. The online classes are also geared for both large and small groups, which is great for coworkers and offices that want to train together. We understand that life is hectic and requires a great deal of effort to squeeze in additional activities, which is why we offer online certification. No need to worry about transportation or having to find a babysitter after you leave work in order to get the training you need. Learn from the comfort of your home without disrupting your routine, or causing issues that can affect the learning process....
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...of this lesson, learners will be able to develop skills and knowledge to: PERFORM ADULT CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) • Recognise the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. • Recognise the importance of the chain of survival concept. FIRST AID (SILVER) LESSON 3 For Official RCY use only firstaid.rcy@gmail.com 1 MANAGE SHOCK • Recognise the different types of shock. • Recognise the signs and symptoms and how to give first aid. • Recognise and manage different types of bleeding MANAGE BLEEDING • Recognise and manage different types of wounds. MANAGE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOUNDS • Recognise and manage special types of wounds – embedded foreign body 2 For RCY use only LESSON 3 Practical At the end of this lesson, learners will be able to: • Demonstrate the correct skills of adult one man CPR. • Apply the correct methods of bandaging for wounds. THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM LESSON 3 Brachial artery Femoral artery For RCY use only 3 For RCY use only 4 Structure THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM LESSON 3 THE HEART LESSON 3 Blood vessels • Arteries • Veins • Capillaries Blood Volume: 4-6 Litres of blood circulate around the body. The functions, pump: • Deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. • Oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. For RCY use only 5 For RCY use only 6 LESSON 3 The Heart’s Position in Relation to CPR The Pulse This is the pressure wave along arteries, generated by the ...
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...Adult/Pediatric CPR & First Aid Exam User Login: jackie_skibel User Name: jackie esquibel User E-mail: esquibel2012@gmail.com User Score: 19 Total Score: 20 Passing Score %: 75 The user spent 07:23 on this quiz jackie esquibel has passed the quiz 1.[1/1] When creating a splint for the fractured area, you should not: A. move the broken bone B. cover open wounds with a sterile dressing C. apply ice packs or cubes of ice wrapped in a towel D. elevate the injured area where possible Answer: A 2.[1/1] Burns from liquid chemicals must be rinsed with warm water A. true B. false Answer: B 3.[1/1] Which one of these is a must have in a first aid kit? A. Antibiotic Ointment B. Scissors C. Splints D. Ice Pack Answer: A 4.[1/1] Fractures can be classified as: A. Simple B. Compund C. All of the above Answer: C 5.[1/1] During adult CPR you should perform in the form of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. A. true B. false Answer: A 6.[1/1] CPR masks allow the rescuer to carry out CPR without direct contact with the victim’s mouth. A. true B. false Answer: A 7.[1/1] Bruises are caused by broken capillaries after a sudden impact. A. true B. false Answer: A 8.[1/1] CPR is always effective A. true B. false 1/3 http://cheap-cpr.com . Date 11 March, 2015, 01:35 Answer: B 9.[1/1] To check for a pulse, place the tips of your first two fingers besides the A. knee cap B. Adam's apple C. left eye D. belly button Answer: B 10.[1/1] Child CPR should be...
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...Delivering Learning and Development Activities Identifying Training Needs The purpose of my training session was to give delegates a guidance of the skills and knowledge to understand Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should it ever be required in an emergency situation. I felt that the simple knowledge of basic CPR is important for all to know for personal reasons. Training needs are identified in numerous ways. It maybe that an employee would be required to do a full first aid at work course within their working environment under Health & Safety legislation or just the companies preference to increase their provision. It maybe required under their occupation e.g. working with children that they are required to hold this qualification. The individual may simply have the desire or feel they lack the knowledge and skills should they ever be required. An individual may simply by deemed the best person to have first aid qualification because the come in to contact with many members of the public. As such one never knows when an emergency situation could arise and there might only you in the vicinity. Training Objectives My main aim for my course was to make this a realistic fun and interactive course but not to forget the seriousness of how important it is for everyone to know basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. By making the course fun and interactive I hoped this would...
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...coughing, or not breathing normally you should call 911 and return to the victim. In most locations the emergency dispatcher can help you if you have no prior CPR training. You will begin with chest compressions, pushing down in the center of the chest 2 inches 30 times. You want to pump hard and fast at a rate of at least 100/minute. Next you will want to clear their passageway by lifting the chin and tilting their head back, then you will pinch their nose cover their mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Two breaths are all you need and then you will continue the 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives. CPR with children compared to with adults they are very similar they have the same compression to ventilation ratio 30:2. If the victim is in between the age of 1-8 you want to use the heel of one or two hands for chest compressions. Pushing in the center of the chest near the sternum about 2 inches at the rate of 100/minute. Next you want to tilt the head back and listen for breathing if they are not breathing normally, pinch their nose cover your mouth with theirs and blow until you see their chest rise, each breath should only take 1 second each. If you are alone with the child give 2 minutes of CPR before calling 911. Just like with children you will have to perform 2 minutes of CPR before calling 911. First you want to see if the baby is breathing normally, or being responsive so patting the chest and feet if you get nothing you want to...
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