Heartsaver CPR and Heimlich Maneuver

Heartsaver CPR and Heimlich

Maneuver

1. What are the 4 life threatening emergencies in

adults?

~ Heart Attack~ Cardiac Arrest~ Choking~ Stroke

2. The 4 links or actions in the AHA Adult Chain of Survival

~ early access~ early CPR~ early defibrillation~ advance care

3. A heart attack occurs when…

One of the hearts major blood vessel becomes blocked so oxygen cannot

get to the heart.

4. The most common symptom of a heart attack is…

Severe pressure or pain in the center of the chest.

5. Not all victims of heart attack have typical symptoms; women, elderly and diabetics may have

vague symptoms such as…

~ aches in the chest~ heart burn~ indigestion~ lower back pain

6. A cardiac arrest occurs…

…when the heart stops pumping blood.

7. What are the signs of a cardiac arrest victim?

~ no response~ no normal

breathing~ no sign of

circulation

8. The ABC’s of CPR are:

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

9. What are the 3 things you should do to check if the victim is breathing?

~ LOOK (to see if the chest is rising)~ LISTEN (for breathing)~ FEEL (for breathing on your cheek)

10. If a victim is not breathing normally, you should…

Give 2 slow rescue breathes.

11. What should you do it a victim shows no signs of circulation?

Begin chest compressions with rescue breathing.

12. What should you do if a victim does respond but is not

breathing normally?

Continue rescue breathes without chest compressions.

(1 every 5 seconds)

If a victim is still not responsive after 2

rescue breathes, you should begin CPR

with 30 chest

compressions and 2 breathes.

13. What does AED stand for and what does it do?Automated External Defibrillator

It can analyze heart rhythm, recognize if a shock is needed and administer a shock when ready.

14. What are the 4 special situations you should look for before using an AED?

~ children~ water~ implanted pacemaker~ transdermal medication (patch)

15. How do I know if someone is choking?

Choking occurs when the

windpipe is blocked.

Face turns red

A choking person cannot breath or

talk

Face will turn bluish

16. How do I help a person who is choking?