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WEEK 1:
Intro to Basic Emergency Care:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DRSABC | danger (check for danger), response (from patient), shout (for help), airway, breathing, circulation |
| how to check airway | head tilt + chin lift, see if partially/ fully obstructed airway |
| how to check breathing | 10 seconds look, listen + feel, check carotid pulse, give air |
| circulation (chest compressions) in adults | 5-6cm deep, 100-120/min, 30 compressions then tilt head + 2 breaths |
| order of CPR in adults | 2 breaths, 30 compressions, 2 breaths |
| when do you stop CPR | (1- ambulance arrives) (2- they gain consciousness) (3- get tired) |
| where to do CPR on chest | lower half of sternum |
| infant | under one |
| child | one to eight years old |
| infant CPR | 5 breaths (mouth over whole infants mouth + nose), thumbs or index + middle finger, 15 compressions above xiphisternum/ 4cm, 100-120/minute |
| child CPR | 2 breaths, heel of hand, 15 compressions above xiphisternum/5cm, 100-120/ minute |
| choking (adult) | (1- ask if they are okay, response, let them know you will help) (2- 5 back blows, 5 abdominal thrusts - after 2 sets call 999) (3- unresponsive = start CPR) |
| ABCDEFGH | airway, breathing, circulation, disability, expose, function, glucose, history |
| disability | pain, conscious level |
| expose | head-toe examination for gross signs |