1. CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- a first aid procedure that supplies oxygen and blood to the body until normal function resumes

2. When do we use CPR? Victim is not responding
Usually due to a heart attack, stroke, severe bleeding, or cardiac arrest.
WHY
To save the life of someone whose heart has stopped beating and isn’t breathing

3. CPR Hands only CPR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4eVr441SEA
Call 911
Push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives
Hand position: One hand on top of the other, placed on the sternum, shoulders directly over your hands

4. Chain of Survival Call for help- CPR Defibrillator
Provide as much information about the situation to the 911 operator as possible
CPR
Gives the victim a chance to survive until medical help arrives
Defibrillator
Device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore normal electrical rhythm
Advanced medical care
Paramedics and physicians will use their resources to keep the patient alive

5. Rescue Breathing
Person is unconscious, has a heartbeat, but is not breathing
Try to wake the patient up
Call for help
Check for a pulse
Head tilt, chin lift
One breath every 5 seconds for 2 minutes
Recheck for pulse- if no pulse, begin CPR
Keep going until help arrives

6. Using a defibrillator http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRVFvtoLkRM
Be sure the scene is safe, especially that the patient is not laying in a puddle of water
Open the unit
Turn it on
Apply the pads
Follow the directions from the unit
Continue CPR if needed

7. 911 Call
Common 911 call mistakes
People don’t know where they are
People don’t listen to directions
People hang up
Practice with your partner
What is the nature of your emergency?
What is your location?
How old is the person? Are they breathing? Can you walk? Is there smoke coming from under the door?
Did you unlock the door, so our crew can get to you?
Once they let you off the line send someone out to meet the emergency responders, so they can find you quickly.