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18 Cards in this Set
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what does AED stand for |
automated external defibrillator |
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what does and AED do |
keeps heart pumping |
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what are the important parts related to cpr |
healthy choices early recognition early access early CPR early defibrillation early advanced care early rehabilitation |
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what are the four R's |
risk recognize react resuscitate |
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define heart attack |
blocked artery in the heart |
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define angina |
partial blockage of the heart |
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define cardiac arrest |
when heart stops beating q |
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define CPR |
cardiac pulmonary resuscitation |
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define defibrillation |
shock to the heart to get it beating |
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define fibrillation |
regular beating of the heart |
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define stroke |
blockage of an artery in the brain |
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define risk in the heart |
smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress, lack of exercise |
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define recognize what are the the 5 P's that signal a heart attack |
pain pale skin puffing puking pooped |
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what are the signals of a stoke |
paralysis of face, arm or leg \ weakness, numbness, tingeling speech problems headaches or dizziness |
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how long does it take for EMS to arrive |
7-9 minutes |
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how long does it take for brain damage to occur to someone who isn't breathing |
4-6 minutes |
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describe react for heat attacks |
hazards and holler |
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what is the number one concern when preforming CPR |
your own safety |
