Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Review

This is a review for myself to remember the skills I learned in my online Red Cross course. This is NOT a replacement for the course.

What are the Emergency Action Steps?

CHECK - CALL - CARE

What is the first thing you do when someone is in an emergency situation?

Check that the situation is safe.

What is CHECK in an emergency situation?

CHECK the situation to make sure it is safe. CHECK the person by forming an initial impression. CHECK with the person and get consent to do a focused check to determine the nature of their injury.

What is CALL in an emergency situation?

CALL 911 immediately or tell someone to do so. Put the dispatcher on speaker phone so they can help guide you.

What is CARE in an emergency situation?

CARE for the person according to their condition and your level of training.

What can reduce your risk of catching a disease while giving First AID care?

The risk of disease is already low, but you can lower it by handwashing and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Should you stop giving care to a person if they are unable to give consent?

NO. Consent is implied.

How should you check a person who appears unresponsive?

Shout, tap, shout, and check for breathing.

Where should you tap a newborn in “tap shout tap?”

The bottom of their foot.

Should you give care to a minor if they or their parent cannot give consent?

YES. Consent is complied.

What does SAM stand for during a focused check?

Signs and Symptoms, Allergies, Medication and Medical Conditions.

What is the recovery position?

Extend the person’s arm that is closest to you above their head. Roll the person toward you onto their so that their head rests on their outstretched arm. Bend both person’s knees to stabilize their body.

When should you put someone in the recovery position?

If they are unresponsive but breathing, or responsive but not fully awake.

What is Cardiac Arrest?

Cardiac Arrest occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to keep blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs. It can happen suddenly, without any signs or symptoms.

What should you do if you think someone is in Cardiac Arrest?

1. Check or instruct someone to call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency number immediately and get the AED and first aid kit.

2. Begin CPR immediately.

3. Use an AED as soon as possible.

What is the correct hand placement for CPR?

Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest. Place the other hand on top, interlacing the fingers. Make sure your fingers are up off of the chest.

What is the correct posture for CPR?

Shoulders over the hands, elbows locked. Kneeling beside the person, knees about a shoulder’s width apart.

What is the CPR compression rate?

100 to 120 bpm.

What is the CPR compression depth?

At least 2 inches.

What is the chest position between compressions?

Returns to normal position.

How long should interruptions in chest compressions be?

Less than 10 seconds.

How long should breaths last?

About 1 second, long enough for the chest to rise.

Where should you position a person who you are performing CPR on?

On their back on a firm, flat, surface.

What are the steps of giving breaths during CPR with a Face Shield?

1. Place the face shield over the person’s face, ensuring the one-way valve is over their mouth.

2. Open the airway to a past neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique.

3. Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath and make a complete seal over the person’s mouth.

4. Blow into the mouth for about 1 second, while looking to see that the chest begins to rise.

5. Allow the person’s chest to fall and air to exit while you take another breath. make a seal and give a second breath.

What is the head-tilt/chin-lift technique?

Position one hand on the person’s forehead to lift the head back, and use the fingers of the other hand to gently lift the bony part of the chin upwards.