CHAP 2 emergency help

Question 1

2.1 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Definition of CPR

Answer 1

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency aid procedure that involves a combination of chest compressions and breathing into the mouth of the victim to restore their heartbeat and breathing

Question 2

2.1 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

CPR procedure

Answer 2

1. Check the victim’s response
2. Open the airway
3. 30 Chest compressions
4. 2 Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
5. Repeat chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Question 3

2.1 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Importance of CPR

Answer 3

• Restores victim’s blood circulatory system
• Maintain supply of oxygen to victim

Question 4

2.2 Heimlich Manoeuvre

Definition of Heimlich Manoeuvre

Answer 4

Heimlich Manoeuvre is an emergency procedure that is carried out to save an individual whos choking

(choking is when respiratory tract is blocked by food or foreign objects)

Question 5

2.2 Heimlich Manoeuvre

Victim’s situation that requires the Heimlich Manoeuvre

Answer 5

1. Holding their neck with both hands
2. Unable to talk or cough
3. Difficulty in breathing
4. Skin, lips and nails appear bluish or blackish

Question 6

2.2 Heimlich Manoeuvre

Importance of the Heimlich Manoeuvre

Answer 6

• Clears the blockage in the victim’s airway
• Restores supple of oxygen to victim’s lungs
• Prevents brain damage or death of the victim

Question 7

2.2 Heimlich Manoeuvre

Heimlich Manoeuvre procedure

Answer 7

1. Stand behind the victim and bend his body slightly forward
2. Put your arms around the victim from behind and clench a fist with your right hand.
3. Place your right fist between the navel and below the ribs of the victim. Place your left hand on top of your right fist.
4. Press and jerk upwards with quick force. The pressure given will increase pressure in the lungs, causing the foreign object to be ejected

Question 8

2.2 Heimlich Manoeuvre

What to do when ur choking but ur alone

Answer 8

1. Place your right fist between the navel and below the ribS . Place your left hand on top of your right fist.
2. Look for an object that is the height of ur waist (chair).
3. Bend your body over the chair/table and push as hard as u can until u are able to dislodge the object stuck in ur airway