CPR How to react in emergency situations What

CPR How to react in emergency situations

What is CPR? n What does CPR stand for? CP- cardiopulmonary n R- Resuscitation n What is defibrillation? A defibrillator is a small computerized device that sends a shock to the heart to reset the muscle and restore it’s smooth pumping action. n

Have a Heart!

What is an angina attack? Blood is pushed from the heart to the lungs, where the blood becomes oxygenated. The oxygenated blood is then pushed back to the heart and sent around to the rest of the body n If the brain does not receive oxygen in 4 -6 minutes, serious brain damage can occur. n The heart has it’s own blood vessels to bring it oxygen. If one of the blood vessels becomes blocked, it can cause serious damage. If it becomes unblocked shortly after pain occurs, it is called an angina attack. n

What is a Heart Attack? n If one of the heart’s blood vessels becomes blocked for an extended period of time, part of the heart will start to die. This is because it is not getting enough oxygen. This is called a heart attack.

What is Cardiac Arrest? n Cardiac Arrest is when the heart stops beating and it is no longer pumping blood to the rest of the body.

Recap What is an angina attack? n What is a heart attack? n What is cardiac arrest? n

STROKE n What do you think blocks the arteries causing a heart attack? n Fat/cholesterol (low density lipoproteins) n Do you think it is important for your blood to receive oxygen? n If a heart attack is caused by blocked arteries that supply blood to the heart, what would a brain attack be?

Brain Attack = Stroke n n Artery gets blocked No oxygen can get to that part of the brain That part of the brain gets damaged This causes a stroke

The 4 R’s of CPR RISK n Smoking n High blood cholesterol n High blood pressure n Diabetes n Obesity n Lack of Exercise n Stress

The 4 R’s of CPR Recognize n Signals of Heart Attack (the 5 Ps) – Pain, Pale skin, Puffing, Pooped, Puking n Signals of Stroke – Paralysis of face, arm/leg, sudden speech problems (1/2 body paralysis) – Opposite to the side affected n Denial and Fear may be signs of both n BE FIRM

The 4 R’s of CPR React n Check for hazards n Call for help n Position of comfort (sitting or lying) n Loosen tight clothing n Talk to them n History (gather their medications and ask what they are allergic to)

The 4 R’s of CPR Resuscitate n Airway n Breathing n Circulation n Defibrillation

The stepping stones begin… n 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. One Rescuer –Adult CPR Hazard check Level of consciousness Call 911 Open airway using head-tilt-chin-lift Check for breathing (look listen and feel) Give 2 breaths (1 -2 seconds each) Landmark Give compressions (30: 2)

About the compressions n Rate of 100 compressions per minute n Compress 4 -5 cm (1. 5 -2 inches) n Compress Hard/ Compress Fast n 30 and 2, 30 and 2 is what you do n Rock ‘em ‘till someone can shock‘em!

When do you stop CPR? n When someone comes to take over n When the ambulance arrives n When a doctor arrives and pronounces the person dead and tells you to continue n When you are too physically tired to continue

Discussion Questions n What does CPR stand for? n How Many people will witness or be involved in an emergency situation in their lifetime? n In an emergency situation do you risk your own life to help someone else? n If you see a distressed victim, are you obligated to help them?

Questions from the Video n How deep should compressions be? n What should the rate of compressions be? n What two words were used to describe CPR compressions? n In what situations might you need to use CPR? n What are the steps used in CPR?

CPR Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Act Quickly Ask if you can help, reassure others that you know what to do. Check responsiveness Get bystander to activate EMS Check ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) Begin Compressions (Hard and fast)

Discussion n When do you stop doing CPR?