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10 Cards in this Set
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What are the four links to the chain of survival? |
- early recognition and call - early CPR - early defibrillation - early advanced care |
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What are the five elements of the primary survey? |
- Danger - Response - Airway - Breathing -Circulation |
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What does AED stand for? |
Automatic external defibillator |
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State some of the safety considerations when using an AED? |
- jewellery - do not place pads over or remove where possible - medication patches - remove - implanted devices - avoid placing pads over the top of where visible - highly flammable atmosphere - avoid using |
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What are the two ways of opening an airway in an unconcious patient |
Head tilt Chin lift |
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How many compressions and breaths are used during adult CPR |
30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths |
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What is the rate for effective chest compressions in CPR |
Rate of 100- 120 compressions per minute |
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Ypu should continue CPR until... |
- qualified medical help arrives or takes over - you become exhausted and are unable to continue - the casualty shows signs of regaining consciousness |
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What does SEEP stand for when treating bleeding |
S - sit or lay E - examine E - elevate P - pressure |
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What information should be given during a handover to medical staff? |
- patient condition - brief history of event - number of shocks given - any other relevant information |
