Heath - Unit 4 - Heart

The heart is a..

The heart is a..

vital organ that pumps blood through the body.

What is the leading cause of death in the US?

Heart disease.

What are four heart health tips?

Exercise, lower alcohol intake, eat more fruits and vegetables, cut out saturated fats.

What are the three main functions of the cardiovascular system?

A. Delivering materials (oxygen and glucose)

B. Removing waste (carbon dioxide)

C. Fighting disease (white blood cells, platelets

What are the six parts of the cardiovascular system?

Heart

Blood

Blood vessels

Arteries

Veins

Capillaries

Heart

Muscular pump that sends blood to lungs and rest of the body

Blood

Transports all substances your body needs to live.

Delivers oxygen, hormones and nutrients.

Removes waste.

Arteries

Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart

Veins

Carry oxygenated blood to the heart.

Capillaries

Exchanges of gases, nutrients, and waste occurs here.

What is heart disease?

Disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to a heart attack

How does heart disease happen?

When an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart.

What are four cardiovascular diseases?

Stroke

High blood pressure

Angina

Congenital Heart Disease

What are four risk factors?

Smoking

Diabetes

Being overweight

Having a family history

What are Good Samaritan Laws?

Protects you from legal trouble because you are acting/were acting out of the kindness of your heart.

What are the rules of Good Samaritan Laws?

• Follow your CPR training.

• Use common sense.

• Don’t do anything you aren’t trained to do.

• Get professional help for the victim.

• Do not accept gifts or rewards.

What are some key takeaways of consent rules?

Ask if you can help or if they want help.

If they say no, do not help but do call 9-1-1.

Child - Ask a parent or guardian for consent.

Unconscious - Consent is implied.

What are four emergency action steps?

• Check for safety.

• Obtain consent.

• Introduce yourself and tell them what you intend to do.

• Determine what is wrong.

What is Shout - Tap - Shout?

If you believe someone is unconscious you can use this to identify if they are.

1) Shout their name

2) For adults: Tap them on their shoulders

For Infants: Tap them on their feet.

3) Shout their name.

What is Check - Call - Care?

Check if they are okay: quick 10 second body scan.

Call 911

Care for them based on your training

What should you ask a patient if they are conscious?

Ask for signs and symptoms

Allergies

Medications and medical conditions.

What are glove rules?

Understand how to put on and remove gloves

Never touch gloves with your bare hands

Wash your hands after you take off gloves

Always put on gloves before dealing with blood

Signs of an emergency:

Unusual sight

Unusual smell

Unusual behaviors

Be able to label the heart diagram.