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AHA CPR Part One

AHA CPR Part One. Why is “Early Access” so important?. Because calling 911 gets the advanced emergency medical response started and increases the chance of survival for the victim. What does CPR mean?. C ardio (Heart) P ulmonary (Lungs) R esuscitation (Revive). Why CPR might be needed.

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AHA CPR Part One

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  1. AHA CPR Part One
  2. Why is “Early Access” so important? Because calling 911 gets the advanced emergency medical response started and increases the chance of survival for the victim.
  3. What does CPR mean? Cardio (Heart) Pulmonary (Lungs) Resuscitation (Revive)
  4. Why CPR might be needed Heart Attack Cardiac Arrest Respiratory Arrest Drowning Electrocution Drug Overdose

  5. Leading Causes of Death in the U.S.2010

    Heart Disease: 597,689 Cancer: 574,743 Stroke: 129,476
  6. Heart Disease Number one cause of death in the US How to avoid Heart Disease: No smoking No drugs Healthy diet Exercise Limit drinking
  7. Choking is also called foreign body airway obstruction Common causes of choking are large pieces of food, alcohol, dentures, and other foreign objects. The Signs are: Unable to speak, breath or cough forcefully. Universal choking sign, where someone reaches for their neck.
  8. CPR Part 2
  9. and D D = Defibrillation
  10. Chest Compressions Up on knees; right next to victim Arms and elbows straight Directly over chest Push straight down from shoulders Rate of 100 per minute
  11. Chest Compressions Don’t be a… Rocker Bender Double Crosser Massager
  12. Practice the Cycle 30 Compressions 2 inches deep Two breaths about one second each
  13. Steps for Adult CPR Survey the scene Check for a response (Tap and ask Are you okay?) Tell someone to call 911 and get an AED Check for Breathing (look, listen, feel) Locate hand position and do 30 chest compressions (less than 23 seconds) Open the airway and give 2 breaths.
  14. Steps for Adult CPR continued 7. Continue 30 compression and 2 breaths until… The AED becomes available EMS arrives Someone relieves you The person regains consciousness You are too exhausted to continue The scene becomes unsafe
  15. AEDAutomated External Defibrillator Turn on the machine Attach the pads to the body (must be skin) One on upper right chest, and the other below the left armpit. Follow the directions from the machine The AED will check for heart rhythm Push the shock button is the AED tells you to Stand clear of the machine Never detach the pads from the body
  16. The Good Samaritan Law You will not be sued if you break a rib or if the person does not get revived. The Good Samaritan Law protects bystander rescuers from liability while performing CPR.
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