Steps To Call 9-1
Module 8 Writing Assignment
1). What is the proper care for heart attack victims?
There are four steps in caring for a heart attack. The first step is to immediately call 9-1-1, if a heart attack is suspected or if the victim's chest pain does not so away in a victim taking nitroglycerin. However, medications to dissolve a clot must be given early. Also, do not drive yourself or anyone else to the hospital. The second step is to monitor the victims breathing. If he/she becomes unresponsive and stops breathing begin CPR. The third step is to help the victim to get in the most comfortable resting position, usually sitting. Then loosen the clothing around the neck and waist. Also, be calm and reassuring. The fourth step is, if the victim is alert, and able to swallow and not allergic to aspirin, then help the victim take one adult aspirin (325mg) or two chew-able children's aspirins (81mg each). Also, pulverize or have the victim crunch them with his/her teeth before swallowing. Then find out if the victim is using nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin tablets, …show more content…
spray, or oniment can relieve chest pain from angina, but however, not always from a heart attack. Nitroglycerin's dilates the coronary arteries, which increases blood flow to the heart muscle. However, it also lowers blood pressure and dilates veins decreasing the heart and heart muscles need for oxygen. Although nitroglycerin lowers blood pressure, so therefore the victim should sit or lie down once it is taken, let the victim take the pill or spray under the tongue. Although, if it is necessary help he/she take it. If the chest pains do not get better in about 5 minutes after the dose, then call 9-1-1.
2. What is the proper care for stroke victims?
There are seven steps in caring for a stroke.
The first step is to call 9-1-1 immendiatley, minimize brain damage by getting the victim to medical care. The second step, is to check the time of when the first signs appeared. Because a physician can use that information to tell whether a clot busting drug can be given. The third step is to monitor the victims breathing, then begin CPR. The fourth step is, if the victim is not responding and breathing, then place the victim in the recovery position to help keep the airway open and to permit possible secretions and vomit to drain to the mouth. The fifth step is, if the victim is responsive, then get the victim in a comfortable position with the head elevated. Also, be sure that the victim doe snot exert himself or herself. The sixth step is to not give the victim anything to eat or drink. The seventh step is to make sure and keep the victim warm until the EMS
arrives.
3. Has anyone in your family experienced a heart attack or stroke? Do you feel prepared to provide first aid if necessary?
The only person in my family to have a stroke is my grandmother, and i must say it is very scary. After she had her stroke, she stayed in the hospital for a week, because she kept getting worse. However, thankfully she is alot better now than what she was, it is truly a blessing. After reading about the proper cares for stroke's and heart attacks, i believe i have enough knowledge to follow the steps and provide first aid if necessary.
1). What is the proper care for heart attack victims?
There are four steps in caring for a heart attack. The first step is to immediately call 9-1-1, if a heart attack is suspected or if the victim's chest pain does not so away in a victim taking nitroglycerin. However, medications to dissolve a clot must be given early. Also, do not drive yourself or anyone else to the hospital. The second step is to monitor the victims breathing. If he/she becomes unresponsive and stops breathing begin CPR. The third step is to help the victim to get in the most comfortable resting position, usually sitting. Then loosen the clothing around the neck and waist. Also, be calm and reassuring. The fourth step is, if the victim is alert, and able to swallow and not allergic to aspirin, then help the victim take one adult aspirin (325mg) or two chew-able children's aspirins (81mg each). Also, pulverize or have the victim crunch them with his/her teeth before swallowing. Then find out if the victim is using nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin tablets, …show more content…
spray, or oniment can relieve chest pain from angina, but however, not always from a heart attack. Nitroglycerin's dilates the coronary arteries, which increases blood flow to the heart muscle. However, it also lowers blood pressure and dilates veins decreasing the heart and heart muscles need for oxygen. Although nitroglycerin lowers blood pressure, so therefore the victim should sit or lie down once it is taken, let the victim take the pill or spray under the tongue. Although, if it is necessary help he/she take it. If the chest pains do not get better in about 5 minutes after the dose, then call 9-1-1.
2. What is the proper care for stroke victims?
There are seven steps in caring for a stroke.
The first step is to call 9-1-1 immendiatley, minimize brain damage by getting the victim to medical care. The second step, is to check the time of when the first signs appeared. Because a physician can use that information to tell whether a clot busting drug can be given. The third step is to monitor the victims breathing, then begin CPR. The fourth step is, if the victim is not responding and breathing, then place the victim in the recovery position to help keep the airway open and to permit possible secretions and vomit to drain to the mouth. The fifth step is, if the victim is responsive, then get the victim in a comfortable position with the head elevated. Also, be sure that the victim doe snot exert himself or herself. The sixth step is to not give the victim anything to eat or drink. The seventh step is to make sure and keep the victim warm until the EMS
arrives.
3. Has anyone in your family experienced a heart attack or stroke? Do you feel prepared to provide first aid if necessary?
The only person in my family to have a stroke is my grandmother, and i must say it is very scary. After she had her stroke, she stayed in the hospital for a week, because she kept getting worse. However, thankfully she is alot better now than what she was, it is truly a blessing. After reading about the proper cares for stroke's and heart attacks, i believe i have enough knowledge to follow the steps and provide first aid if necessary.