CPR & FIRST AID

Call First or Care First ? An unresponsive infant or child younger than about 12 years whom you did not see collapse. A person who is choking. A person who is experiencing a severe allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis) and has an Epinephrine auto injector. A person who has severe, Life-Threatening Bleeding.

CARE FIRST

What are The Emergency Action Steps ?

Check The Scene and The Person Call 9-1-1 or The Designated Emergency Number Care for The Person

How deep are compressions for adult ?

At least 2 inches

Call First or Care First ? Any person about 12 years old or older who is unresponsive. A child or infant whom you witnessed suddenly collapse. An unresponsive child or infant known to have heart problems.

CALL FIRST

If you need to call 9-1-1 in an emergency, what should you tell the dispatcher ?

Describe the emergency, give your name and the telephone number of the phone you are using to make the call, give the exact address where the emergency occurred

What are The Signs of a Stroke ?

F.A.S.T FACE (Check for weakness or drooping on one side.) ARM (Check for weakness) SPEECH (Ask Person to repeat a simple sentence.) TIME (If The Person Shows Signs of Any of The Symptoms Call 9-1-1 Immediately.)

What are PPE's ?

Personal Protective Equipement

One way to prepare for an emergency is to keep a list of important phone numbers near your phone. Which numbers should be included ?

Poison Control Center Family Doctor Neighbor

What is The Adult Cardiac Chain of Survival ?

Recognize Emergency and Call 9-1-1 Early CPR Early Defibrillation Advanced Life Support Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

How do you obtain consent ?

State your name State the type and level of training that you have Explain what you think is wrong Explain what you plan to do Ask if you may help

Which of these should your home first aid kit include ?

Adhesive Bandages Antibiotic Ointment Aspirin

How deep are compressions for infant ?

About 1 1/2 inches

How deep are compressions for child ?

About 2 inches

What should you put on a minor (first-degree) Burn ?

Cool Water

If Blood is spurting from a wound, What should you do ?

Cover the wound with a clean cloth and apply continuous pressure with the palm of your hand. Take measures to avoid direct contact with blood such as using disposable gloves. If bleeding continues (in spite of your efforts to stop it) 9-1-1 should be called.

If you Think a person is in Cardiac Arrest you should ...

Have someone call 9-1-1 or The Designated Emergency Number Immediately. Begin CPR Immediately. Use an AED as soon as possible.

What is The Pediatric Chain of Survival ?

Injury Prevention and Safety Early CPR Early Emergency Care Pediatric Advanced Life Support Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care

When should you use a Tourniquet...

Severe, Life Threatening Bleeding That cannot be controlled using direct pressure. A Physical Location that makes it impossible to apply direct pressure to control The Bleeding. (The Injured Person's Limb is Trapped in a confined space.) Multiple People with Life-Threatening Injuries who need care. A Scene That Is Or Becomes Unsafe.

The victim has pale or bluish skin color, cold skin and dull or sunken eyes. These are symptoms of which medical emergency ?

Shock

How do you check a child that appears unresponsive ?

Shout, Tap Foot, Shout again while checking for normal Breathing

How do you check an adult that appears unresponsive ?

Shout, Tap Shoulder and Shout again while checking for normal Breathing

S.A.M.P.L.E

Signs & Symptoms Allergies Medications Pertinent Medical History Last Food or Drink Events Leading Up To The Incident

In which situation should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital emergency department ?

The injury or condition is life threatening. The injury or condition could become life threatening on the way to the hospital. The route to the hospital is long or congested.

What are signs of an emergency ?

Unusual Sounds Unusual Odors Unusual Sights Unusual Behaviors

Under What Three Conditions can you move an injured or ill person ?

You must move the person to protect them from immediate danger. You must move the person to reach another person who may have a more serious injury or illness. You must move the person to give proper care.