SIGNS and

SYMPTOMS of

CARDIAC ARREST

and RESPIRATORY

ARRESTSALMERO, Maria Alena Rose S. & SANOY, Kathleen Ann

CARDIAC

ARREST??A cardiac arrest refers to a sudden disturbance in the heart’s rhythm and the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract effectively during systole. The resulting lack of blood supply results in cell death from oxygen starvation. Cerebral hypoxia, or lack of oxygen supply to the brain, causes victims to immediately lose consciousness and stop

SIGNS and

SYMPTOMS

•Apnea

•Absence of Heartbeat

•Dilated Pupils

•Unobtainable blood Pressure

•Sudden unconsciousness

•Collapse

SIGNS and

SYMPTOMS

•Rapid, Shallow breathing

•Arterial Hypotension

•Progressive decrease in

mental alertness

RESPIRATORY

ARREST??is caused by airway

obstruction,

decreased

respiratory drive, or

respiratory muscle

weakness.

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS

•Tachycardia

•Bradycardia

•Palpitation

•Heart murmur

•Nosebleed

•Hemoptysis

•Cough

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS

•Dyspnea

•Wheeze

•Hyperventilation

•Chest pain

•Asphyxia

•Cyanosis

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS

•Pallor

•Fatigue

•Fainting

•Febrile seizure

•Absence of

breath sounds or

air movement

through nose or

mouth

ADDITIONAL SIGNS and

SYMPTOMS

•Absence of spontaneous

breathing

•No chest rise and fall

•Progressive colour change

caused by lack of oxygen

•Unable to feel air coming from

mouth and nose

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