CPR Flashcards

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Heart Attack

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When blood flow to the heart is blocked. A blocked artery prevents blood from reaching a section of the heart. If the blocked artery is not reopened quickly, the part of the heart normally nourished by that artery begins to die.

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Cardiac arrest

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Occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectantly.
Triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs

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Heart attack and cardiac arrest are linked by:

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Sudden cardiac arrest is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)-With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs.

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CPR

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  1. Assess the situation
    -victim responsive or unresponsive
    -breathing normally?
  2. What’s the next step?
    Universal precautions-protect yourself-gloves-at the very least
  3. Where is the victim?
    In a seat? Can we give CPR here?
    -aisle is only 19” wide
    *we need a hard, flat surface to perform CPR
    -Galley, best option on plane
    -how do we move victim to hard flat surface?
    -Ask for assistance w/ ABA’s
    Use a 2 person carry
    Drag by ankles or shoulder
  4. What else do we need to consider?
    Minimize interruptions in compressions-once you start, dont stop
    If the victim vomits:
    Turn head to side
    Sweep vomit out of mouth
    Reposition head and continue CPR
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CAB

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Compressions-give compressions
Airway-tilt head back to clear airway
Breathing-give 2 breaths

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5 Links in the Adult Chain of Survival

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Link 1-Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system (assess the situation and call for help)
Link 2-Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
Link 3-Rapid defibrillation
Link 4-Effective advanced life support (continue CPR until you are relieved by medical professional or the Medical Consultant has told you to stop)
Link 5-Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
*A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of cardia arrest.

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Airway-Head Tilt/Chin lift and Breaths

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Procedure used to prevent the tongue from obstructing the upper airways. A maneuver for opening the airway of an unconscious victim performed by tilting head backward and by applying pressure to the forehead and chin.

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You are providing 2 breaths in rescue breathing. You notice on the first breath that the chest did not rise and fall. What do you do?

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Perform a head tilt/chin lift

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Primary purpose of assisted breathing during CPR is?

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To maintain enough oxygen in the blood
Secondary purpose is to eliminate Co2

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For victims of prolonged cardiac arrest…

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Both assisted breathing and compressions are important because over time the oxygen in the blood is consumed and oxygen in the lungs is depleted.

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During first few minutes of sudden cardiac arrest, rescue breaths are not as important as…

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Chest compressions because the oxygen content in the non-circulating arterial blood remains unchanged until CPR is started. The blood oxygen content then continues to be adequate during the first several minutes of CPR.

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2 person CPR method

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During the first few minutes of sudden cardiac arrest, rescue breaths are not as important as chest compressions because the oxygen content in the non-circulating arterial blood remains unchanged until CPR is started. The blood oxygen content then continues to be adequate during the first several minutes of CPR.
For victims of prolonged cardiac arrest, both assisted breathing and compressions are important because over time the oxygen in the blood is consumed and oxygen in the lungs is depleted.
Both rescuers are required to stay calm and perform emergency tasks together

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13
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After giving 30 high quality chest compressions, how many breaths must be given before staring compressions again?

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2
Only done in 2 person CPR

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14
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CPR on a baby comes down to 3 steps

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Circulation, Airway and Breathing
Just like with adults but with a different technique
Never shake -but tap on shoulder or tickle bottom of his feet to wake him up

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Child/infant CPR

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Give 30 chest compressions
-push hard and push fast in the middle of chest
Child-push about 2 ‘deep
Infant-push 1.5 “ deep
Push fast at least 100 compresssion per minute
-give 2 breaths
-tilt head back and lift the chin up
Child-make a complete seal with the marks over child’s mouth and nose
Infant-make complete seal with mask over infants mouth and nose (mask may need to be rotated 180 degrees
Blow in for about 1 second to make chest clearly rise
Give rescue breaths one after the other, takin no more that 10 secs for both breaths
Do not stop CpR until another responder of EMS takes over

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16
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AED

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When performing 2 person CPR-
After you’ve discovered victim
Assessed
Placed on hard, flat surface
Called for help
1 person begins compressions
While the other is retrieving needed equip
When AED arrives do not stop compressions
2nd person turns AED on
Prepares chest for pad placement
Applies the pads
Compressions stop only when AED prompts analyzing and to deliver a shock when needed
After AED states its safe to touch victim
Assess victims
1 person begins 30 high quality compressions
And counts out loud 1-30
25th-30th compression
Louder count given to assure 2nd person giving breaths is prepared to position mask over victims face
Open airway and deliver 2 breaths immediately following count of 30
Do not leave mask sealed over victims face
2 breaths should take no longer than 2 seconds to deliver
Compressions begin immediately after the rise of the chest with the second breath
Switch roles when needed to assure high quality compressions are always administered to the victim

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CPR is used when baby is not breathing or when baby’s heartbeat has stopped.

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CPR alternates chest compressions with rescue breathing

18
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AED

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User friendly devices that FA’s can use to save the life of someone having sudden cardiac arrest. An AED automatically analyzes the heart rhythm of a non-responsiveness victim and, if the victim is in ventricular fibrillation (VF) or Ventricular tachycardia (VT), shocks the victim’s heart in an attempt to restore its rhythm to normal. AED’s will not shock patients who do not require a shock. When a heart is in VF, it is still receiving nerve impulses from the brain. These impulses are simply firing so chaotically that the heart cannot produce a “beat”. It cannot expel enough blood to keep the circulatory system flowing through the body. Brain cells begin to die after 4-6 minutes of oxygen depletion. The heart continues twitching or fluttering until it is no longer receiving electrical impulses from the brain and thus stops all together, or until the heart is shocked back into a normal rhythm, which is where an AED comes in. An AED stops the heart from its spasm by shocking it. This allows the nerve impulses a chance to resume their normal pattern, which in turn, allows the heart to resume beating at its normal pace if needed, the AED delivers electric shocks to the baby’s heart just strong enough to start it beating again.

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AED on an unresponsive child or infant

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Pads are placed on the front of the chest between the nipples and on the upper back between the shoulder blades.
-as soon as the AED arrives, turn it on and follow prompts

20
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AED steps for use:

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  1. Open the AED carrying case
  2. Press the on/off button
  3. Follow the voice or visual prompts
  4. Once attached, leave the electrode pads attached and the unit on
21
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Recovery position

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Keeps their airway clear and open. It also ensures that any vomit or fluid wont cause them to choke

22
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Ditching Characteristics

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-it is a water landing
-several impacts are likely
-more severe in aft section
-tail strikes the water first
-the aft person of the aircraft will most likely be umderwater

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General guidelines

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-Do not use aft exits
-Fwd doors and all OWWE exits will be primary exits
-You must assess conditions including water level