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Loss of breathing
Shock
Choking
Medical emergencies that are life threathening include:
Chain of survival
A sequence of actions that maximize the victim's chance of survival
Call EMS
CPR
defibrillation
Advanced care
What is the chain of survival?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does CPR mean?
Defibrillator
A device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm
CPR
A first aid procedure that combines rescue breathing and chest compressions to supply oxygen to the body until normal body functions can resume
Yes
Can CPR save the life of a person whose breathing has stopped?
Tap the victim and shout "are you okay?"
Point to someone and said "call 911"
Then perform CPR
Explain CPR for adults.
Breathing for a person who is not breathing on his/her own
What is conventional CPR-rescue breathing?
Emphasis on chest compressions
CPR without mouth to mouth breathing
What is hands only CPR?
30-2
What is the cycle of CPR for an infant or young child?
baby's sternum
When performing CPR to an infant, where do you position your fingers?
Clutching the throat
What is the universal sign for choking?
By performing abdominal thrusts
If you see the signs of choking in an adult, how can you help them?
By performing back blows and chest thrusts to dislodge the object
If you see the signs of choking in an infant, how can you help them?
Shock
A life-threatening condition in which the heart is not delivering an adequate supply of blood to the body
Cold, clammy skin... Pale
Weak, rapid pulse breathing
Dull, staring eyes
Confusion
What are some symptoms of shock?
Loosen the victim's clothing and try to keep them warm and comfortable. Roll the person to the recovery position if they vomit, drool, or bleed from the mouth.
First aid for shock includes...
5
How many blows do you give an infant who is choking?
Abrasion
Scrape
Laceration
Cut caused by sharp object slicing through layers of skin
Puncture
A small but deep hole caused by a sharp and narrow object
Avulsion
When skin or tissue is partly or completely torn away
Strain
A tear in muscle
Sprain
An injury to the ligaments around a joint
Protect
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
What does P.R.I.CE. mean?
Fracture
A break in the bone
Dislocation
A separation of a bone normal position in a joint
Unconsciousness
The condition of not being alert or aware of your surroundings
Unconscious
Not being able to respond to simple commands
Call 911
Check the victims breathing
Be prepared to perform CPR
When a victim is unconscious what should you do?
Recovery position
When a victim is unconscious what position do you put them in?
Fainting
A temporary loss of consciousness that occurs when not enough blood is flowing to the brain
Concussion
A jarring injury to the brain that can cause unconsciousness or may experience memory loss or confusion
Rabies
A viral infection that can be incurable and deadly if not treated immediately
Poison
Can be solid, liquid, or gas
Poison
Any substance that causes injury, illness, or death when it enters the body
Poison control center
A round-the-clock service that provides emergency medical advice on how to treat victims of poisoning
Venom
A poisonous secretion
Watch
Indicates that severe weather is possible during the next few hours
Warning
Means that severe weather has already been observed or is expected soon
5 seconds to 1 mile
Lightning comes in...
Hurricane
A powerful storm that generally forms in tropical areas, producing winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rains, and sometimes tornadoes
Eastern and southern coasts
In the US where do hurricanes usually strike?
Tornado
A whirling, funnel shaped windstorm that causes destruction as it advances along the ground in a narrow path
Blizzard
A snowstorm with winds that reach 35 miles an hour or more
Flash floods
Floods in which a dangerous volume of water builds up in a short time
Western states
Where are earthquakes most common?
Earthquake
A series of vibrations in the earth caused by a sudden movement of the earths crust
Emergency survival kit
A set of items you will need in an emergency situation
Food
Water
Money
Clothes
What are three items in an emergency survival kit?
Epidermis
What is the outer layer of skin called?