How to handle a cardiac emergency!
Early recognition and Early Access to EMS Early CPR Early Defibrillation Early Advanced Life Support Early Rehabilitation
Persistent chest discomfort Discomfort that spreads to shoulder, neck, jaw,arm Trouble breathing Nausea/vomiting Trouble breathing Dizziness, light- headed, fainting Pale/ashen/grayish /bluish skin Sweating Denial of signs/symptoms
Immediately call EMS Have the victim rest Loosen any tight clothing Comfort the victim Assist with any medication Be prepared to perform CPR or use AED
Life threatening emergency Heart stops beating/beating irregularly or weakly to circulate blood Signs + symptoms: unconsciousness, no pulse Can occur without warning
Combination of rescue breaths and chest compressions Circulates blood and oxygen – DOES NOT RE- START THE HEART Increases the chances of survival CPR techniques are modified for body size
Victim’s ribs may break Victim may vomit The scene may be chaotic Victim may not survive
30 Compression…2 breaths Compress the chest 1/3 depth of chest Compress the chest at a rate of 100 compressions per minute
30 Compressions…2 breaths Compress the chest 1/3 width of chest Compress the chest at a rate of 100 compressions per minute
30 Compressions…2 breaths Compress the chest 1/3 depth of Compress the chest at a rate of 100 compressions per minute Use 2-3 fingers in the center of the chest
Adult…remains 30 compressions/2 breaths Child and infant…changes to 15 compressions/2 breaths
When two rescuers begin CPR together… ◦ FIRST rescuer does the initial assessment and the SECOND rescuer gets into position to do chest compressions ◦ If there is no breathing/pulse, first rescuer says, “BEGIN CPR!” ◦ Change about every 2 minutes ◦ **Always, always call your compressions out loud!!**
Keep going until… ◦ Another trained rescuer arrives and takes over ◦ You are too exhausted to continue ◦ The scene becomes unsafe ◦ You notice an obvious sign of life