return to its starting position‚ and compression should be continued as long as possible without the use of excessive ventilation. 9-1-1 centers are now directed to deliver instructions assertively so that chest compressions can be started when cardiac arrest is suspected. The new guidelines also recommend more strongly that dispatchers instruct untrained lay rescuers to provide Hands-Only CPR (chest compression only) for adults who are unresponsive‚ with no breathing or no normal breathing. REFERENCE
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An AED Is a device that delivers an electric current to "shock" the heart in order to restart a rhythm and beat. It should be used when a person goes into sudden cardiac arrest. AED stands for automated external defibrillator. The steps for using an AED are 1. turn on AED. 2. expose victims chest and wipe dry to ensure that the pads stick properly to the chest. 3. Apply the pads to chest. 4. plug the connector into AED‚ if necessary. 5. Let the AED analyze the heartbeat‚ and tell all bystanders
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demonstrating how to perform CPR. CPR is a combination of chest compressions and ventilations. You only perform CPR on a patient that is unconscious‚ not breathing‚ and has no pulse. These are signs of cardiac arrest. The first step is to size-up the scene‚ making sure it is safe for you‚ the patient‚ and any bystanders. The second step is to perform an initial assessment of the situation. To check if the patient is breathing tilt their chin up to open the airway and then put your
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“In 1978 the same year he won election to the first of his five terms as a Wyoming congressman‚ Dick Cheney had his first heart attack. He suffered another attack in 1984 and then a third in 1988 at age 47‚ but heart bypass surgery stabilized his condition until November 2000” (Pampel‚ Pauley). While many of us live a very healthy lifestyle‚ there are people in the same predicament as Mr. Cheney. We all life life‚ working and playing and eating‚ etc. Some individuals can’t partake in those activities
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This condition occurs when the person died and several hours has elapsed already. 2. Livor Mortis - commonly known as lividity. When the heart stops pumping due to cardiac arrest‚ the blood does not circulate anymore and blood is pulled by gravity. This condition can be observed by looking at the body of the victim. Half of the patients body which is near the ground will be somewhat bluish‚ this indicates that blood
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Probation and parole officers have similar job duties in which they both monitor and supervise offenders that are under correctional supervision. Probation officers supervise offenders at the front end of the sentencing period‚ which means they monitor offender’s behavior in the community and their compliance with the conditions of probation. Probation officers usually work with either adults or juveniles exclusively. Probation officers report any violation of probation to the courts. Parole officers
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Case Study: Out-of-Town Brown and the Besieged Probation Supervisor The Collier County Probation Department received two negative media remarks in the past month. The media stated that the probation agency was soft on crime. The chief of probation decided to react to the situation by implementing stricter and more detailed presentence investigation reports. However‚ the chief of probation used personal leave and left Joan Casey the supervisor in charge of the department. Casey is in charge of
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patient can have a cardiac arrest or even might have to have CPR preformed due to choking. First Aid is also just as important. Healthcare workers need to be able to know how to handle excessive bleeding or broken limbs. Just so that the patient does not occur more injuries in the
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heart beat. Commonly found in airports‚ schools‚ shopping malls‚ and among other sites. 2. What is CPR? Why is it used? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that is used to help preserve brain functioning during a cardiac arrest. 3. What are the three degrees of burns? How is each characterized? 1st degree- skin is red and somewhat swollen 2nd degree burn- skin is red‚ swollen‚ and blistered 3rd degree burn- skin appears to be charred or even white. Medical treatment is
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CPR ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT Can you save a life? In an emergency‚ when every second is critical‚ would you know what to do? According to recent statistics sudden cardiac arrest is rapidly becoming the leading cause of death in America. Once the heart ceases to function‚ a healthy human brain may survive without oxygen for up to 4 minutes without suffering any permanent damage. Unfortunately‚ a typical EMS response may take 6‚ 8 or even 10 minutes. Performing CPR dramatically increases the
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