CPR & AED

CPR stands for…

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

The steps in CPR should be used whenever someone is unresponsive and not breathing.

When Do You Use CPR?

What are the 4 life threatening emergencies in

adults?

~ Heart Attack~ Cardiac Arrest~ Choking~ Stroke

A heart attack occurs when…

One of the hearts major blood vessel becomes

blocked so oxygen cannot get to the heart.

The most common symptom of a heart

attack is…

Severe pressure or pain in the center

of the chest.

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

Cardiac arrest occurs…

…when the heart stops

pumping blood.

What are the signs of a cardiac arrest victim?

NO responseNO normal

breathingNO sign of

circulation

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)

What should you do if a victim is unresponsive and

not breathing?

• Begin chest compressions with rescue breathing.

• Compressions = pushing on the chest 2 inches at a rate of 100 compressions/minute

• 30 compressions / 2 breaths

STARTING COMPRESSIONS is the most important duty in CPR!

Steps for compressions:

•Place heel of one hand in the center of chest•Place other hand on top of first hand, interlocking fingers•Position shoulders over hands, lock elbows•Using your whole body, push the chest down (compress) 2 inches.•30 compressions should be done

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.

AED facts:

•The sooner you get an AED on the victim, the better chance of survival.

• The AED will walk you through what to do once it is connected to the victim.

• Once the AED is in place, it should not be removed, even if the patient recovers.

What are the 4 special situations you should look for

before using an AED?~ children – determine size of pads used.~ water – victim should not be in water; towel off sweat.~ implanted pacemaker – do not place pads over a pacemaker~ medication patches – remove medicated patches before placing AED pads in position.

Chain of SurvivalRecognize cardiac

arrest, Call 911

CPR – Emphasis on

chest compressions

AED or rapid

defibrillation

Effective, advanced

life support

Post-cardiac arrest care

What is the “Good Samaritan” law?

This law provides protection from lawsuits to people who give first aid or treatment to someone suffering an injury or sudden illness.