1. ACT High School CPR Program
Promoting health and empowering youth to save lives…

2. Welcome to CPR ! ! ! Brought to you by: Your teacher Your school
Your community
The ACT Foundation
(Advanced Coronary Treatment Foundation)

3. What is the ACT Foundation?
Fundraises for mannequins for schools.
Brings CPR to all schools.
Is partnered nationally with research-based pharmaceutical companies who support ACT’s Canada-wide goal for CPR in schools:
AstraZeneca
Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada
Pfizer Canada
sanofi-aventis
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4. Why Do I Need To Learn CPR? See page 3, Student Manual
The first link in the
Chain of Survival*
begins with YOU!
* © Reproduced with the permission of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, The Chain of Survival™ is a trade-mark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
See page 3, Student Manual
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5. R E S C U Ela saved her mother’s life when she had a heart attack.
Suzy saved her brother’s life when he was choking.
Ross (left) saved Arnie’s life when he had a cardiac arrest.
Kevin saved his father’s life when he was choking.

6. What you’re going to learn… See page 3, Student Manual
The 4 R’s …
Risk
Recognize
React
Resuscitate
See page 3, Student Manual

7. But first…. The Heart and When it Breaks See page 4, Student Manual
What is a Heart Attack?
The death segment of heart muscle caused by the loss of blood supply. (Loss/lack of oxygen to the heart.)
Heart
Lungs
Spine
See page 4, Student Manual

8. The Heart and When it Breaks See pages 4-5, Student Manual
What is Cardiac Arrest?
A sudden, sometimes temporary, cessation of function of the heart
What is CPR?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
What is Defibrillation?
Administering a controlled electric shock to allow restoration of the normal heart rhythm
See pages 4-5, Student Manual

9. See page 5, Student Manual
And…
What is a Stroke?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or reduced. This deprives your brain of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause your brain cells to die.
What is Angina?
Chest pain or discomfort that occurs in an area of your heart muscle when it does not receive enough oxygen
See page 5, Student Manual

10. And now, the 4 Rs…
RISK FACTORS

11. See page 6, Student Manual
RISK FACTORS
Smoking
Leading cause of heart disease in Canada
Causes lung cancer
Second-hand air pollution
Stinky breath
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See page 6, Student Manual

12. RISK FACTORS Anatomy of a Cigarette
Image courtesy of Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc.

13. High Blood Cholesterol See page 6, Student Manual
RISK FACTORS
High Blood Cholesterol
Too much cholesterol can cause
heart disease or stroke
Means lots of fat in the blood
Some fat is produced by the body;
other fat comes from food
What you can do: Eat vegetables, fruits & grain products; reduce fat in diet; exercise!
See page 6, Student Manual

14. See page 6, Student Manual
RISK FACTORS
High Blood Pressure
Can damage your heart and blood vessels
Increases chances of a heart attack or stroke
Heart has to work harder
Some causes: hereditary, diet, stress
Blood pressure cuff
Get it checked regularly!
See page 6, Student Manual

15. See page 6, Student Manual
RISK FACTORS
Diabetes
Affects the level of sugar and fat in your blood
Eat properly, follow doctor’s instructions
See page 6, Student Manual

16. Obesity and Lack of Exercise See page 6-7, Student Manual
RISK FACTORS
Obesity and Lack of Exercise
Obesity: Heart has to pump harder all the time to move blood around
Exercise: Your heart is a muscle - it works better if you keep fit & active!
See page 6-7, Student Manual

17. See page 7, Student Manual
RISK FACTORS
Stress
Affects the body in very physical ways
Stress over a long period of time can cause body to break down
Heart problems may result
See page 7, Student Manual

18. See page 6-7, Student Manual
RISK FACTORS
Summary
Smoking
High Blood Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Obesity / Lack of Exercise
Stress
See page 6-7, Student Manual

19. The 4 Rs…
RISK FACTORS
RECOGNIZE

20. See page 8, Student Manual
Recognize
Signals of a Heart Attack – “5 Ps”
Pain
Pale skin
Puffing
Pooped
Puking
See page 8, Student Manual

21. See page 8, Student Manual
Suspect a Stroke? Try asking: Can you …
Smile?
Raise both arms?
Speak a simple sentence?
Recognize
Signals of a Stroke
Paralysis of the face, arm or leg
Weakness, numbness,
or tingling in the face, arm or leg
Dizziness
Sudden headache
See page 8, Student Manual

22. The 4 Rs…
RISK FACTORS
RECOGNIZE
REACT

23. See page 9, Student Manual
REACT
Hazards and Holler !!
CALL 9-1-1
and a little
“PLT”
Position
Loosen clothing
Talk, reassure
See page 9, Student Manual

24. See page 9, Student Manual
REACT
Be Visible with Information
Medications
Allergies
Flash ‘em!
See page 9, Student Manual

25. The 4 Rs…
RISK FACTORS
RECOGNIZE
REACT
RESUSCITATE

26. See page 10, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
As simple as ABC & D!
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Defibrillation
See page 10, Student Manual

27. See page 11, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
One Rescuer CPR – Adult
Step 1. Check for hazards
Step 2. Assess responsiveness
Step 3. Call 9-1-1
See page 11, Student Manual

28. See page 11, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
One Rescuer CPR – Adult
Step 4. Open the airway
Step 5. Check for breathing
See page 11, Student Manual

29. See page 12, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
One Rescuer CPR – Adult
Step 6. Give 2 breaths if the person is not breathing normally
See page 12, Student Manual

30. See page 12-13, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
One Rescuer CPR – Adult
Step 7. Landmark for chest compressions
Step 8. Give 30 compressions and 2 breaths
See page 12-13, Student Manual

31. Rock ‘em till someone can See page 13, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Remember:
30 and 2
is what you do.
Rock ‘em till someone can
SHOCK ‘EM…!
See page 13, Student Manual

32. See page 14, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – Adult Conscious
Step 1. Assess the airway blockage
Step 2. Holler for help
See page 14, Student Manual

33. See page 14, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – Adult Conscious
Step 3. Give abdominal thrusts
Step 4. Repeat abdominal thrusts
See page 14, Student Manual

34. See page 15, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – If the Choking Person Becomes Unconscious
Step 1. Call 9-1-1
Step 2. Open the mouth and look for the obstruction
See page 15, Student Manual

35. See page 15, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – If the Choking Person Becomes Unconscious
Step 3. Open the airway
Step 4. Try to give a breath
See page 15, Student Manual

36. See page 15, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – If the Choking Person Becomes Unconscious
Step 5. If the chest does not rise, landmark and give 30 chest compressions
See page 15, Student Manual

37. See page 15, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – If the Choking Person Becomes Unconscious
Step 6. Open the mouth and look for the obstruction
Step 7. Repeat sequence of chest compressions
See page 15, Student Manual

38. See page 15-16, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – Adult Found Unconscious
Step 1. Check for hazards
Step 2. Assess responsiveness
Step 3. Call 9-1-1
See page 15-16, Student Manual

39. See page 16, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – Adult Found Unconscious
Step 4. Open the airway
Step 5. Check for breathing
See page 16, Student Manual

40. See page 16, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – Adult Found Unconscious
Step 6. Try to give a breath
Step 7. Landmark and give 30 chest compressions
Step 8. Open the mouth and look for the obstruction
See page 16, Student Manual

41. See page 16, Student Manual
RESUSCITATE
Choking – Adult Found Unconscious
Step 9. Repeat sequence of chest compressions
Recovery Position:
See page 16, Student Manual

42. LIFESAVER AWARDS PROGRAM
RESCUES …
Rescued someone?
Know someone who has?
TELL US! ●

43. CLOSING NOTES… Over 1 million youth across Canada
have been trained in CPR through the
ACT High School CPR Program.
You are part of something big – VERY big!