EXS 125 Chapter Notes - Chapter Adult CPR Areas: Biological Hazard, Avpu, Respiratory Arrest
8 Feb 2018
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Exercise science study guide adult cpr exam 1. Check: the scene then victim, hazards, fires, downed electrical wires, spilled chemicals, unstable building or traffic, do not enter water unless you are specifically trained for water rescues, check consciousness, what"s wrong. Care: get consent or implied consent, check for responsiveness, tap shoulder (adult or child, bottom of foot (infant) If someone else there, designate them to call 911. If victim does not respond, call ems personnel immediately. Call first: 12y/o+ is unresponsive, child/infant you saw collapse, unresponsive child/infant known to have heart problems. Care first: unresponsive child/infant you didn"t see collapse, choking person, person in allergic shock (anaphylaxis) & who has epi pen, person w/ severe life-threatening bleeding. Barriers: thoughts/feelings that keep you from responding. Blood makes you keep distance from pathogens. Being afraid of causing person more harm or giving wrong care. Squeamishness related to unpleasant sights, sounds or smells.
