List situations in which CPR may be necessary Chapter 19 Lesson 6 Life Threatening Emergencies P 533 When Minutes Count Could be the difference between life and death Appropriate firstaid can save lives ID: 331673
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Bellringer
List
situations in which CPR may be necessarySlide2
Chapter 19 Lesson 6
Life Threatening Emergencies
P. 533Slide3
When Minutes Count
Could be the difference between life and death
Appropriate first-aid can save livesSlide4
Choking
More than 3,000 people die each year from choking
Occurs when there is a blockage in the airway
*Clutching the throat or 2 hands on their throat is the universal sign for choking
Abdominal Thrusts
Heimlich Maneuver
Force air through airway
3 Fingers down from bottom of sternum
In and UpSlide5
Shock
Life threatening illness
When the circulatory system fails to deliver blood to vital tissues and organs
Have the person lie down
Loosen tight clothing
Keep person warm
Do Not give them anything to drink
Roll person on side if they vomit or bleed from the mouthSlide6
Severe Bleeding
Have person lie down
If possible raise injury above the heart
Use gloves (if possible)
Apply direct pressure to wound
If direct pressure fails, use pressure pointSlide7
CPR
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Chest Compressions
Rescue Breathing no longer included
ABC’s of CPR
A-Airway-Make sure airway is clear
B-Breathing-See if the victim is breathing-Look, Listen, and Feel
C-Circulation-Pulse or reaction, if none start chest compressionsSlide8
CPR for Adults
Hand Position
3 fingers up from bottom of sternum
Place hands on top of the other
Interlock fingers
Heel of hand on sternum
Use heel to push sternum down and pump the heartSlide9
Chest Compressions and Rescue Breathing
Lean over victim
Press down firmly release
Lock elbows
Without pausing do 30 (15)
Give CPR until you see signs of circulation or until help arrives
Every 4 cycles or every few minutes check your ABC’s of CPRSlide10