Cardiac Emergencies and AED

1. Cardiac Emergencies and AED Section 2 & 3 OBJECTIVES appear in GOLD!!!

3. Cardiovascular Disease & The Heart Let’s Do A KWL! On a sheet of paper list: 3 things you know 3 things you want to learn about this topic!

4. How The Heart Works! The Heart Song!!!

5. Explain cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is an abnormal condition that affects the heart and it’s blood vessels. It is the #1 killer over all with about 1 million Americans dying each year.

7. Identify the Risk Factors of cardiovascular disease.

8. Are You a Heart Attack Waiting to Happen???

9. Make the Changes While You Are Young!

10. When you think about it, we are only one heart beat away from death….Franklin Graham

11. Explain signs of a heart attack.(pg. 31) • Persistent chest pain, discomfort or pressure • Lasting 3-5 minutes • That goes away and come back • Discomfort pain or pressure in the shoulder, arm, stomach, neck, back, or jaw • Trouble breathing • Other signals • Pale or ashen skin • Dizzyness, nausea and vomiting • Loss of consciousness • Differences in signals of women • Shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue or malaise, sudden sharp pain

12. Explain when to call 9-1-1. Any signs or symptoms of a heart attack!!! Call right away! People will try to deny any real trouble is occurring! ACT QUICKLY!

13. Explain what to do until help arrives. Have the victim stop what they are doing and rest Loosen any tight or uncomfortable clothing Closely monitor the person’s condition (ABC’s) Be prepared to give CPR and use a AED Try to obtain additional information Ask if the victim takes any medication or offer aspirin* Reassure the victim Talk to bystanders DO NOT drive the person to the hospital

14. Identify the medications that aid in reducing heart attacks and the affects of heart attacks. (pg. 33) Aspirin thins the blood Nitroglycerin dilates the blood vessels

15. What is a Nitroglycerin Patch? Called a Transdermal Medication Patch.

16. What is Cardiac Arrest?Be able to explain. Occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate the blood to the brain and other vital organs. Weak, irregular or uncoordinated contractions. The body cannot survive! Breathing soon stops. Brain damage can begin in about 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen.

17. Distinguish the causes of Cardiac Arrest. • Adults • Cardiovascular Disease, drowning, choking, drug abuse, severe injury, etc. • Children and Infants • Airway and breathing problems, traumatic injury, a hard blow to the chest, congenital heart disease and SIDS

18. Be Able to List the Steps of the Cardiac Chain of Survival (pg. 33) Early Recognition and early access (Citizen Responder is the most important link) Early CPR (Citizen Responder) Early Defibrillation (Citizen Responder) Early Advanced Medical Care (Professional)

19. Explain and demonstrate CPR for Adults (pg. 34) C-C-C then A-B-C Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Hand positioning Compress the chest 2 inches Give 30 compressions Give 2 rescue breaths

20. Explain what to do if there are two responders. (pg. 36) • Identify yourselves as being trained • One person call 9-1-1 while other begins CPR • If tired, other person should take over CPR • Begin immediately with chest compressions

21. Explain when a citizen responder may stop CPR. • Obvious signs of life (breathing) • AED ready to use • Another trained responder or EMS take over • Too exhausted to continue • Scene becomes unsafe

22. Explain and demonstrate child CPR. • C-C-C then A-B-C • Hand positioning • Compress the chest 2 inches*** • Give 30 compressions • Give 2 rescue breaths

23. Explain and demonstrate Infant CPR. C-C-C the A-B-C 2 or 3 finger positioned on the middle of the chest Compress the chest 1 ½ inches Give 30 chest compressions Give 2 rescue breaths

24. What happens when the heart fails? Read page 45 and learn about AED’S, V-tach, V-fib and CPR. V-tach V-fib Real V-fib

25. Explain general precautions for using an AED. • Alcohol wipes • AED use on children • Pediatric AED pads on an adult • Touching the victim • Analysis • Defibrillation • Moving vehicle • Water • Transdermal patch • Mobile phone or radio use

26. Explain and demonstrate how to use an AED. The AED shock is equal to about 300 volts, enough to fry a burger!!!

27. Demonstrate and explain special situations when using an AED. Around water Pacemakers (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators) Transdermal Medication Patches Hypothermia Trauma Chest Hair Metal Surfaces Jewelry and Body Piercings

28. AED Maintenance Periodic equipment checks Battery check/Backup battery Defibrillation pads Expiration dates Replacement after use Working improperly, warning indicators

29. Section 2 & 3 Objectives Explain cardiovascular disease. Identify the risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Explain signs of a heart attack. Explain when to call 9-1-1. Explain what to do until help arrives. Identify the medications that aid in reducing heart attacks and the affects of heart attacks. (pg. 33) Explain cardiac arrest. Distinguish the causes of cardiac arrest. Be able to list the steps of the cardiac chain of survival.

30. Section 2 & 3 Objectives Cont’d. Explain and demonstrate CPR for adults. Explain what to do if there are two responders. Explain when a citizen responder may stop CPR. Explain and demonstrate CPR for children. Explain and demonstrate CPR for infants. Explain what happens when the heart fails. Explain general precautions for using an AED. Explain and demonstrate how to use and AED. Demonstrate and explain special situations when using an AED.

31. Explain how to prevent cardiovascular disease. View the video, “The Human Condition: The Heart of the Matter”, and be prepared to answer questions printed on a handout regarding the definition of heart disease, the signs and symptoms of heart disease, prevention factors of heart disease, risk factors of heart disease and information about cholesterol.