Before giving CPR, you might want to ask yourself a few
Before giving CPR, you might want to ask yourself a few
Q48: What would you do if your client’s family asks you for advice? I’ll tell the family that it is beyond my scope of practice and I’ll inform my supervisor. Q49: Explain the steps of CPR?…
It is important to prioritise the individuals breathing before anything else because if he/she isn't they could die within seconds. Even though there could be other injuries that could potentially hurt the casualty even more it is vital to move them onto their back and tilt their head to open their airways because breathing is still the most important concern. Shouting for help is fairly important just so someone else other than the people in the room is aware there has been an incident. Calling for an ambulance is very important so should be done as soon as the casualty has been stabilised or if possible whilst/before, this is because a bystander can only help an individual to a certain extent because they lack the professional skills that a nurse, doctor or paramedic would provide. So the quicker the individual is in the hands of professionals the better chance they have of having a fast and full recovery.…
CPR- There are many ways to perform CPR, these include regular CPR on an adult,Heimlich maneuver, and an Automated External Defibrillator. To perform CPR on an adult you must first shake the patient and speak loudly to see if he/she is responds in any way. If they do not you must then proceed to perform CPR. If this patient is not breathing normally, coughing, or moving begin chest compressions. To do this you must use the palm of you hand to push down hard in the center of the chest.…
This literature review will examine the pre-existing research undertaken on family presence during adult resuscitation (FPDAR) to determine health professional attitudes and experiences in critical care environments regarding FPDAR within Europe. The topic FPDAR was chosen due to the authors experience whilst in placement of a family member being refused permission to remain with their loved one during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The reason the family member was refused permission to remain at the bedside was because there was no hospital policy that stated if a family member was or was not permitted to remain. The author wanted to understand why FPDAR was not being encouraged in practice as the role of a nurse is to provide patient with…
am Chodchoy W and I am Dana's grandmother. After reading about the basics in the post above, I think everyone should take a course in first aid. You never know when you could save someone's life. I think most people would like to help others, but don't know what to do or are afraid they might do more harm than good.…
I quickly grabbed the AED, while other lifeguards aided in calling 911 and bringing the oxygen, backboard and first aid kit. It is very important to communicate in emergency situations to ensure that everyone is doing what they are supposed…
Call 911? That could be you laying there, fatally shot. Wouldn’t you want someone walking by to help you? In the Unitenore thed States, there is no civil or criminal law that says that a bystander has to go to the aid of another.…
Over 4000 people die a year in the U.S. from choking. This includes two classes of people, children and adults each with their own common cause. For children its small toys/objects and for adults, mainly elderlies, its food. No matter what the cause, the Heimlich maneuver is the best and most accepted procedure for reversing the effects of choking. Developed by Dr. Henry Heimlich in 1974, the Heimlich maneuver has saved over 50,000 lives since its conception.…
Swimming on a hot day is something we all enjoy to do. You can kick back with friends, get a good tan and have an overall good time. But many dangers do come this. As a lifeguard, I do see the fun, but I also see all of the dangers that it can possibly possess. My job is all about safety, and that furthermore why I’m here to present it today.…
It was then that the carer returned to the room with the formal DNACPR and our attempt at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was withdrawn in accordance with the wishes of the…
magine coming home and seeing a family member on the floor that’s not breathing and their unresponsive. The first reaction is to call 911 and then perform CPR but if there is no knowledge on how to perform CPR then the person could die. CPR can save a person's life if they quit breathing and if they're heart quits beating. CPR means Cardiopulmonary Recitation. The word cardio means heart, pulmonary means lung, and recitate means bring back to life.…
When there is an emergency, you should always get involved because you can not always rely on the next person to take…
“It takes just four to six minutes after cardiac arrest before a person experiences brain death and then complete death.…
INTRODUCTION I. Have you ever been in a situation where somebody has needed emergency care immediately? II. We never know when we will be in an emergency situation where someone will need our help. III. I have taken classes about CPR and am certified.…
How to Preform Hands-Only CPR Imagine one day while you are teaching a class; a student passes out and they are unconscious. The class begins to panic. You dial the appropriate emergency response team, but you are unaware of what to do until help arrives. In that moment, it would be helpful if you had the ability to try and resuscitate your student. CPR should be a necessity because you never know when you might have to save a life.…