Ch. 5 Cpr/first Aid

Front 1

V-fib
VENTICULAR FIBRILLATION

Back 1

the most common abnormal rythm the heart goes into during sudden cadiac arrest
VENTICULAR FIBRILLATION
* the hearts electrical signals stop making sense

Front 2

V-tach
VENTICULAR TACHARDIA

Back 2

the electricla systme tells the ventricles to contract too quickly

Front 3

AED
automated external defibrillator

Back 3

shocks and disrupts the abnormal electrical activity of V-fib & V-tach long enough to allow the heart to develop an effective rhythm on its own.

Front 4

asystole

Back 4

cannot be corrected by defibrillation

Front 5

If you suspect someone might be having a heart attack what are the steps of action you should take?

Back 5

1) call 911
2) have the person rest
3) loosen clothing
4) watch the person until EMS arrive
5) be prepared ot give CPR or use AED

Front 6

CPR

Back 6

a combination of chest compressions and resue breathing

Front 7

defibrillation

Back 7

a process of delevering an electrical shcock that disrupts a hearts electrical activity long enough to allow the heart to dev. an effective rythem on its own.

Front 8

What is the 4-step sequence called the "Cardiac Chain of Survival"

Back 8

1) Early recognition and early access
2) Early CPR
3) Early defibrillation
4) Early advanced medical care

Front 9

What are some ways of preventing Coronary heart Disease?

Back 9

avoid junk food, avoid smoking, exercise regularly, avoid high blood cholesterol or high blood pressure, avoid being over weight.