Lifeguard Red Cross Acronyms

USP

United States Pharmacopeia

V-tach

Ventricular tachycardia

Early 4: Cardiac Chain of Survival

1 Early recognition and access 2 Early CPR 3 Early defibrillation 4 Early advanced medical care

AED

Automated External Defibrillator

BVM

Bag-valve Mask resuscitator

CRAP

Communicate proper info/warnings Recognize some one in need of care Attempt to rescue Provide emergency care at your level of training.

EAP

Emergency Action Plan

EMT

Emergency Medical Technician

Fast(for a stroke)

Face, arms , speech,time

FIND

Figure out the problem Identify possible solutions Name pros and cons Determine the best solution

Haines

High Arm IN Endangered Spine

PFD

Personal Flotation Device

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

LOC

Level Of Consciousness

LPM

Liters per minute

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PCC

Poison Control Center

RID

Recognize Intrusion Distraction

RWI

Recreational Water Illnesses

SAMPLE(secondary assessment)

Signs and symptoms Allergies Medications Past pertinent medical history Last oral intake Events leading up to the incident

AV

atrioventricular node

BSI

body substance isolation

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

ECG

electrocardiogram

EMS

emergency medical services

PSI

pounds per square inch

RICE

rest, immobilize, cold, elevate

SPF

sun protection factor

V-fib

ventricular fibrillation