Chapter 17: Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is Dyspnea? What is the recommended emergency approach?

Answer 1

Laboured breathing after an exercise session.

1. Stop activity immediately and have the victim sit down
2. Ask about any history of medical problems
3. Administer oxygen if available
4. Administer mouth to mouth or mouth to mask ventilations if the victim is unconscious and has no spontaneous respirations
5. Follow all your First Aid/CPR training protocols

Question 2

What are the symptoms of myocardial infarction

Answer 2

Heaviness in the chest or a pain radiating to the shoulders and arms, up the neck, or around the back along with vomiting or breathing difficulties