If someone was having a Heart Attack, why would you give them Aspirin? Education Is Why Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the world – with more than 17 million deaths per year. That is why the AHA is continuously transforming our training solutions as science evolves, and driving awareness of how everyone can help save a life.

Early recognition and CPR are crucial for survival from cardiac arrest Sudden cardiac arrest is still one of the leading causes of death in the US Early recognition and CPR are crucial for survival from cardiac arrest

Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack Heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly   Heart Attack Blood flow to the heart is blocked

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Occurs suddenly and often without warning Triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat - Arrhythmia The heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs Seconds later, a person loses consciousness and has no pulse

Heart Attack Blocked artery prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching a section of the heart The section begins to die – the longer a person goes without treatment, the greater the damage Unlike Sudden Cardiac Arrest, the heart usually does not stop beating during a heart attack

Warning Signs of a Heart Attack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-QzVDT-urc

Warning Signs of a Heart Attack in Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JI487DlgTA

The link between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack Sudden cardiac arrest can occur after a heart attack, or during recovery Heart attacks increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, heart attack is a common cause Other heart conditions may disrupt the heart’s rhythm Cardiomyopathy – thickened heart muscle Heart Failure Ventricular fibrillation – arrhythmia

Adult Chain of Survival First Link – immediately recognize the emergency and phone 9-1-1 Second Link – Perform early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions Third Link – Use an AED immediately (as soon as it is available) Every second counts when someone has a cardiac arrest Play video – Adult Chain of Survival

When you encounter an adult who may have had a cardiac arrest…. Make sure the scene is safe Tap and shout (check for responsiveness) Shout for help Phone 9-1-1 and get an AED Check for normal breathing Play video – Scene Safety and Assessment Practice while watching

Make sure the scene is safe Before you assess the person, make sure the scene is safe Look for anything nearby that might hurt you As you give care, be aware if anything changes and makes it unsafe for you or the person needing help

Tap and shout (check for responsiveness) Lean over the person or kneel at their side Tap their shoulders and ask if they are OK IF… the person moves, speaks, blinks, or otherwise reacts when you tap them- - -They are responsive. Ask if they need help. the person doesn’t move, speak, blink, or otherwise react when you tap them - - - They are unresponsive. Shout for help so that if there are others nearby, they can help.

Shout for help Phone 9-1-1 and Get an AED When more people are helping, you are able to provide better care If person is unresponsive, shout for help Phone 9-1-1 and Get an AED Follow the Dispatcher’s Instruction Will ask you about the emergency Where you are What has happened

Check for normal breathing If a person is unresponsive, check for normal breathing Scan the chest from head to chest repeatedly for at least 5 seconds (but no more than 10 seconds) Look for the chest to rise and fall If the person is not breathing normally or is only gasping, they need CPR

Check for normal breathing IF… The person is unresponsive and is breathing normally ... They do not need CPR Roll them onto their side (as long as you don’t think there is a spinal injury) Stay with the person until advance help arrives The person is unresponsive and not breathing normally or is only gasping... They need CPR Make sure the person is lying on their back on a firm, flat surface Begin CPR

Unresponsive + No normal breathing or only gasping = Provide CPR ` Unresponsive + No normal breathing or only gasping = Provide CPR