cpraedfirstaidtraining-atlantictraining.ppt

CPR/AED/First Aid Training by Rob Sundquist, MS ATC LAT Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer Creekview High School Chain of Survival The chain of survival are four steps to help increase the chances of an injured person of surviving a cardiac arrest. Chain of Survival – step one After determining that there is an injury needing advanced care; if unconscious tap and shout. Call 911 Questions you will need to answer: Nature of the emergency? Where are you? How many are hurt? Ages of who is/are hurt Who are you? Has treatment started? Only hang up when instructed to do so by operator. Chain of Survival – step two Begin CPR Most adult cardiac arrests (CA) victims heart is in ventricular fibrillation (VF) - Abnormal chaotic heart rhythm that prevents the heart from pumping blood. CPR will not usually stop VF but plays an important part in pushing oxygenated blood to the brain and heart and prolonging VF so that an AED will be useful. CPR can double or triple the victims survival rate For every passing minute without CPR; rate of surviving drops 7-10%. With CPR there is only a 3-4% drop each minute Chain of Survival – step three Use an AED The use of the AED will stun the fibrillating heart, if the heart is still viable the normal pacemakers in the heart will begin firing and start a normal rhythm. If used within 5 min; chances of survival is 49-75%. Using an AED is simple. Chain of Survival – step four Advanced Care – EMS Response time is 7-8 minutes – CPR is extremely important. How to recognize major emergencies Heart AttackMyocardial infarction Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in our nation. During MI - part of heart muscle is starting to die. Caused by a blockage of an artery (coronary) due to buildup of cholesterol deposits or a blood clot. Victims are usually awake and can talk but feels severe pain Most critical time is within the first 30 minutes after Sx begin. Heart Attack Most common symptoms Pain or pressure in the ce