CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A person complains of chest pain and you
suspect a heart attack. You should get
immediate medical help and place the
person in the most comfortable position
which is usually:
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b.
c.
d.
On their back, with legs elevated
Seated leaning forward and supported
Semi sitting and supported
In the recovery position
Which one of the following is a
cardiac risk factor that may go
unnoticed?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Lack of exercise
Low blood pressure
Rapid weight gain
High blood pressure
A heart attack occurs when?
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a. Part of the cardiac tissue dies because of a
lack of oxygen
b. The casualty is unable to breathe
c. The casualty has no pulse
d. There is a blockage of blood flow to a
portion of the brain
Which one of the following is a
controllable cardiovascular risk
factor?
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Family history
Gender
Cigarette smoking
Age
It Doesn’t Hurt to Help
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Ontario Law is clear whether you have
medical training or not, the court expects
you to use only common sense
The Law does expect you to be cautious
when your actions could affect others
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Cardio = heart
Pulmonary = carrying oxygenated blood to
living tissue in the body, including the heart.
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It is important to get blood pumping to the brain
to prevent brain damage when the heart stops
Resuscitation = Artificially moving
oxygenated blood
What You Can Do
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Identify yourself and qualifications
If the person is conscious ask if he/she
wants help
If a young child requires medical help and a
parent is not available you can provide
emergency aid
CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
(5 STEPS)
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Early recognition
Early access 911
Early CPR
Early defibrillation
Early advanced paramedics
THE 4 R’s
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Risk
Recognize
React
Resuscitate
Major RISK FACTORS
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Cigarettes
Cholesterol
Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Minor RISK FACTORS
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Obesity
No exercise
Stress
SIGNALS OF A HEART ATTACK
THE 5 P’S
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Pain
Pale
Puking
Puffing
Pooped
Hazards and Holler “CALL 911”
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Position The Person
Loosen Clothing
Talk to the Person
L
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“April Love”
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A llergies
P ast history
Rx … treatment
I ncident … What happened
L ast ate
L ights
O bstacles
V ehicles
E ntrances
-Exits
-Elevators
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Steps for AR CPR
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Scene survey – take charge, call for help,
check for hazards, and identify yourself
Assess response from victim
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A. Airway
B. Breathing
C. Circulation
cont…
AR CPR (cont)
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Send for EMS
Open Airway
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Chin lift and listen for opening of airway
Assess breathing (approx. 5 sec.)
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Look, listen, feel
cont…
AR CPR (cont)
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Check Pulse (10 seconds)
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Carotid (jugular) pulse
Bleeding
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Restrict blood flow by putting pressure on
wound
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Cardio = heart
Pulmonary = carrying oxygenated blood to
living tissue in the body, including the heart.

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It is important to get blood pumping to the brain
to prevent brain damage when the heart stops
Resuscitation = Artificially moving
oxygenated blood