CPR

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  • BASIC FIRST AID PROCEDURE
    • STEP 1: Ask for help
    • STEP 2 & 3: Inspect the scene
    • STEP 4: Face the victim and introduce yourself
    • STEP 5: Intervene and conduct assessment
    • STEP 6: Remember and record the procedures done
    • STEP 7: Stay with the victim until professional care arrives
  • IF THE VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS PERFORM THE
    FOLLOWING STEPS
    1. Tap the shoulders gently and check if consciousness returns. 
    2. If the victim does not respond, perform primary assessment. Check for CAB
    3. If circulation is present perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    4. If circulation and breathing are present, conduct secondary assessment.
  • What is the meaning of the acronym CAB?
    C- Circulation
    A- Airway
    B- Breathing
  • 3 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF SECONDARY ASSESSMENT
    1. History
    2. Vital Signs
    3. Head to Toe Examination
  • In History, what is the acronym needed for the first aider to take medical information of the victims?
    SAMPLE
  • What is the meaning of the acronym SAMPLE?
    S- Signs and symptoms felt by the victim
    A- Allergies that the victim has
    M- Medications that the victim is currently taking
    P- Previous medical conditions that the victim had
    L-Last oral intake of the victim
    E- Event that led to the emergency situation
  • What VITAL SIGNS that the first aider must check?
    1. Abnormal pulse rate or breathing
    2. Dilation of pupil
    3. Change in skin color or body temperature 
    4. Changing level if consciousness (being half awake)
  • In HEAD TO TOE EXAMINATION, what is the acronym needed?
    DOTS
  • What is the meaning of the acronym DOTS?
    D - Deformity of fractures 
    O - Open wounds 
    T - Tender parts 
    S - Swollen part
  • IF THE VICTIM HAS NO CIRCULATION DO THE FOLLOWING
    STEP 1 : Ensure that the victim is lying on a firm flat surface
    STEP 2 : Execute the proper position. Kneel beside the victim. Keep a triangular shape between your legs to allow movement
    STEP 3 :  Perform CPR
    STEP 4 : If the victim regains pulse and breathing, turn him or her to the recovery position. Continue with the secondary assessment
  • Basic Life Support - A set of skills and procedures done to revive the person to regain his or her pulse and breathing.
  • CPR - Composed of chest compression and rescue breathing.
  • What is the meaning of the acronym CPR?
    Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Chest Compression - The act of mimicking the heartbeat so that the blood flow may return.
  • CPR STEPS :
    1. Introduce yourself
    2. Create a triangular position
    3. Check if unconscious or conscious
    4. Assuming no response of the victim
    5. Primary Assessment
    6. Perform CPR
  • How many counts are there in 1 CPR Cycle?
    30
  • How many rescue breathing after each cycle?
    2
  • How many cycles in performing CPR?
    5