Four Rs
RISK
RECOGNIZE
REACT
RESUSCITATE
RISK FACTORS - Smoking
Smoking
- Leading cause of heart disease in Canada
- Causes lung cancer
- Second-hand air pollution
- Stinky breath
RISK FACTORS - High Blood Cholesterol
High Blood Cholesterol
Too much cholesterol can cause
heart disease or stroke
Means lots of fat in the blood
Some fat is produced by the body;
other fat comes from food
What you can do: Eat vegetables, fruits & grain
products; reduce fat in diet; exercise
RISK FACTORS - High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure
Can damage your heart and blood vessels
Increases chances of a heart attack or stroke
Heart has to work harder
Some causes: heredity,
diet, stress
Blood pressure cuff
Get it checked regularly
RISK FACTORS - Diabetes
Diabetes
Affects the level of sugar and fat in your blood
Eat properly, follow doctor’s instructions
RISK FACTORS - Obesity and Lack of Exercise
Obesity and Lack of Exercise
Obesity: Heart has to pump harder all the time to move blood around
Exercise: Your heart is a muscle, it works better if you keep fit and active
RISK FACTORS - Stress
Stress
Affects the body in very
physical ways
Stress over a long period of time can cause body to break down
Heart problems may result
RISK FACTORS - Summary
Summary
Smoking
High Blood Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Obesity / Lack of Exercise
Stress
RECOGNIZE - Heart Attack
Signs of a Heart Attack – “5 Ps”
Pain
Pale skin
Puffing
Pooped
Puking
RECOGNIZE - Stroke
Sudden paralysis of the face, arm or leg
Sudden speech problems
Weakness, numbness, or tingling in the face, arm or leg
Sudden headache or dizziness
REACT - Hazards and Holler
CALL 9-1-1
“PLT”
Position
Loosen clothing
Talk, reassure
REACT - Be Visible With Information
Be Visible With Information
- Medications
- Allergies
RESUSCITATE CAB-D
Compressions
Airway
Breathing
Defibrillation
RESUSCITATE - One Rescuer CPR – Adult
Step 1. Check for hazards
Step 2. Assess responsiveness and check for breathing
Step 3. Call 9-1-1 and send someone for an AED
Step 4. Landmark for chest compressions
Step 5. Give 30 compressions
Step 6. Open the airway
Step 7. Give 2 breaths if the person is not breathing
When should I use an AED?
If a person is …
Unresponsive
Not breathing
How long do we do CPR?
Continue CPR until someone brings an AED, or you see signs of life, breathing, movement or
EMS takes over
What does an AED do?
In Ventricular Fibrillation, heart muscles become all “squirmy” and they don’t pump blood properly
The AED recognizes that and shocks the heart. This often that fixes the problem
How to use an AED?
Continue CPR until someone brings you the AED
Place the AED right beside you
Turn on AED
Make sure someone continues
CPR while you follow AED voice prompts
How to use an AED -Process?
Apply pads to person’s bare chest
STOP CPR when the AED tells you and don’t let anyone touch the person
If the AED prompts you to press the shock button, do it
Start CPR again when the
AED tells you and follow the voice prompts
Choking – Adult Conscious
Step 1. Assess the airway blockage
Step 2. Holler for help
Step 3. Give abdominal thrusts
Step 4. Repeat abdominal thrusts
Choking – If the Choking Person Becomes Unconscious
Step 1. Call 9-1-1 and send someone for an AED
Step 2. Landmark and give 30 chest compressions
Step 3. Open the mouth and look for obstruction
Step 4. Open the airway
Step 5. Try to give a breath
Step 6. Repeat sequence of chest compressions, looking in the mouth, opening the airway and giving breaths until you are successful, or until medical help takes over
Choking – Adult Found Unconscious
Step 1. Check for hazards
Step 2. Assess responsiveness and check for breathing
Step 3. Call 9-1-1 and send someone for an AED
Step 4. Landmark and give 30 chest compressions
Step 5. Open the airway
Step 6. Try to give a breath (If air won’t go in, reposition the head and try again. If chest still does not rise, conclude blocked airway.)
Step 7. Open the mouth and look for the obstruction
Step 8. Repeat sequence of chest compressions, looking in the mouth, opening the airway and giving breaths until you are successful, or until medical help takes over
Follow Care: Recovery Posistion
Recovery Position
Steps:
- Check safety
-Check breathing - Nearest arm at right angle
- Far hand to cheek
- Bend far knee
- Roll onto side
- Tilt head back & keep airway open
