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10 Cards in this Set
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Muscles /9 |
traps, deltoids, pectoralis major, gluteus maximus, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, biceps, triceps |
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RISK |
major:smoking,high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes minor: obesity, lack of exercise, stress |
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RECOGNIZE (heart problems) |
heart attack: if artery stays blocked,the pain remains and the area of affected heart muscle begins to die cardiac arrest: when a heart stops beating, it is no longer pumping blood the rest of the body |
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Angina
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if blockage opens up after a little bit, the pain goes away.many take nitroglycerin spray to open up the circulation and relieve pain |
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stroke |
caused by blockage in the brain |
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5 P's (same for shock) |
pale skin, puffing, pooped, puking, pain |
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APRIL |
Allergies Past medical history Rx>symbol for medications Incident Last ate |
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LOVE |
Lights Obstacles Vehicle Entrance/elevator |
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RESUSCITATE |
though the heart is stopped (clinical death) the brain tissue (and other organs) can be kept alive through CPR. biological death is reached when all brain function will cease |
