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CPR

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Care for a heart attack
call 911, person should rest comfortably, loosen tight clothing, comfort, be prepared to give CPR if necessary
Rate of compressions
100 per minute
Breathing Emergencies
When a person is having trouble breathing, or can't breathe at all.
Recovery position
lay person on their side so the head angles toward the ground.
Signs of a heart attack
chest pain that lasts longer than 3-5 min. or comes back, pain spreads to shoulders, neck etc, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness
12 years or older
Considered an adult when doing CPR
ABC
open the airway, check for breathing, circulation-check for signs of life
Preventing Heart Disease
Eat a balanced diet, exercise, maintain appropriate weight, avoid tobacco.
Emergency steps
check, call, care
Chest compressions
Help force air from the person's lungs to dislodge an object.
1 second
Length of time for rescue breath
Care for shock
call 911, monitor ABC's, keep person comfortable, elevate the legs 12" , do not give liquids or food.
CPR cycle
30 compressions to 2 breaths
Signs of Shock
restlessness or irritability, nausea or vomiting, rapid breathing or pulse, pale skin, thirst
Universal sign of choking
Clutching at throat.
10 seconds
Length of time to check for signs of life
Check an adult
head to toe
Cardiac arrest
unconscious and shows no other signs of ife
Signals of breathing emergency
Breathing is slow or rapid, gasping for breath, wheezing, gurgling, or making high pitched noises.
Cardiac chain of survival
Early recognition and access (call 911), early CPR, early AED, early medical care

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