CPR & AED
CPR stands for…
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
When Do You Use CPR?
The steps in CPR should be
used whenever someone is
unresponsive and not
breathing.
What are the 4 life threatening
emergencies in adults?
~ Heart
Attack
~ Cardiac Arrest
~ Choking
~ Stroke
A heart attack occurs when…
One of the hearts major blood
vessel becomes blocked so
oxygen cannot
get to the heart.
The most common symptom
of a heart attack is…
Severe
pressure
or pain in
the center
of the chest.
Not all victims of heart attack have
typical symptoms; women, elderly
and diabetics may have vague
symptoms such as…
~ aches in the chest
~ heart burn
~ indigestion
~ lower back pain
Cardiac arrest occurs…
…when the
heart stops
pumping
blood.
What are the signs of a
cardiac arrest victim?
NO response
NO normal
breathing
NO sign of
circulation
What are the 3 things you should do
to check if the victim is breathing?
~ LOOK (to see if the chest is rising)
~ LISTEN (for breathing)
~ FEEL (for breathing on your cheek)
What should you do if a victim is
unresponsive and not breathing?
• Begin chest compressions with rescue breathing.
• Compressions = pushing on the chest 2 inches at a
rate of 100 compressions/minute
• 30 compressions / 2 breaths
STARTING COMPRESSIONS
is the most important duty in CPR!
Steps for compressions:
•Place heel of one hand in the center of chest
•Place other hand on top of first hand,
interlocking fingers
•Position shoulders over hands, lock elbows
•Using your whole body, push the chest down
(compress) 2 inches.
•30 compressions should be
done
What does AED stand for and
what does it do?
Automated External Defibrillator
It can analyze heart
rhythm, recognize if
a shock is needed,
and administer a
shock when ready.
AED facts:
•The sooner you get an AED on the victim,
the better chance of survival.
• The AED will walk you through what to
do once it is connected to the victim.
• Once the AED is in place, it should not
be removed, even if the patient recovers.
What are the 4 special situations you
should look for before using an AED?
~ children – determine size of pads used.
~ water – victim should not be in water;
towel off sweat.
~ implanted pacemaker – do not place pads
over a pacemaker
~ medication patches – remove medicated
patches before placing AED pads in
position.
Chain of Survival
Recognize
cardiac
arrest,
Call 911
AED or rapid
defibrillation
CPR –
Emphasis on
chest
compressions
Effective,
advanced
life support
Postcardiac
arrest
care
What is the “Good Samaritan” law?
This law provides protection
from lawsuits to people who
give first aid or treatment to
someone suffering an injury
or sudden illness.