1. CPR & AED

2. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
CPR stands for…
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
When Do You Use CPR?
The steps in CPR should be used whenever someone is unresponsive and not breathing.

3. What are the 4 life threatening emergencies in adults?
~ Heart Attack
~ Cardiac Arrest
~ Choking
~ Stroke

4. A heart attack occurs when…
One of the hearts major blood vessel becomes blocked so oxygen cannot
get to the heart.

5. The most common symptom of a heart attack is…
Severe
pressure
or pain in
the center
of the chest.

6. ~ aches in the chest ~ heart burn ~ indigestion ~ lower back pain
Not all victims of heart attack have typical symptoms; women, elderly and diabetics may have vague symptoms such as…
~ aches in the chest
~ heart burn
~ indigestion
~ lower back pain

7. Cardiac arrest occurs…
…when the
heart stops
pumping blood.

8. What are the signs of a cardiac arrest victim?
NO response
NO normal
breathing
NO sign of
circulation

9. What are the 3 things you should do to check if the victim is breathing?
~ LOOK (to see if the chest is rising)
~ LISTEN (for breathing)
~ FEEL (for breathing on your cheek)

10. What should you do if a victim is unresponsive and not breathing?
CPR
Begin chest compressions with rescue breathing.
Compressions = pushing on the chest 2 inches at a rate of 100 compressions/minute
30 compressions / 2 breaths
STARTING COMPRESSIONS
is the most important duty in CPR!

11. Steps for compressions:
Place heel of one hand in the center of chest
Place other hand on top of first hand,
interlocking fingers
Position shoulders over hands, lock elbows
Using your whole body, push the chest down (compress) 2 inches.
30 compressions should be
done

12. What does AED stand for and what does it do?
Automated External Defibrillator
It can analyze heart
rhythm, recognize if
a shock is needed,
and administer a
shock when ready.

13. AED facts:
The sooner you get an AED on the victim, the better chance of survival.
The AED will walk you through what to do once it is connected to the victim.
Once the AED is in place, it should not be removed, even if the patient recovers.

14. ~ children – determine size of pads used.
What are the 4 special situations you should look for before using an AED?
~ children – determine size of pads used.
~ water – victim should not be in water; towel off sweat.
~ implanted pacemaker – do not place pads over a pacemaker
~ medication patches – remove medicated patches before placing AED pads in position.

15. Chain of Survival Recognize cardiac arrest, Call 911
Post-cardiac arrest care
AED or rapid defibrillation
CPR – Emphasis on chest compressions
Effective, advanced life support

16. What is the “Good Samaritan” law?
This law provides protection from lawsuits to people who give first aid or treatment to someone suffering an injury or sudden illness.

17. Do you know where
The AED’s are located
At this school?