Cardiac Arrests are mostly triggered by abnormal heart rhythm called arrhythmia. They happen without warning, right after symptoms. Every 90 seconds a person dies from sudden Cardiac Arrest. A Heart Attack is often mistakenly used to describe a Cardiac Arrest.
The Adult Chain of Survival begins by recognizing it and activating the emergency response system. Next,begin early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions. Then, use the AED rapid defibrillation. Then, get advanced medical. To end the chain the victim will get post Cardiac Arrest care.
During class we practiced our compression position and rate on dummies. When giving compressions you must use the heel of your palm, while your other hand is interlock on top. You must then place the heel of your palm on the lower half of the sternum. The rate you should aim for is 100-120 …show more content…
According to the article "Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest: When to Give CPR?” a Heart Attack is caused by a circulation problem that blocks blood flow to the heart, while a Cardiac Arrest is an electrical problem that causes the heart to stop beating because there’s a heart malfunction. To spot the difference between a person having a Cardiac Arrest or Heart attack and whether or not they need CPR can be tricky but here is what you need to know. If a person is having a Cardiac Arrest it will be sudden and happen right after symptoms, they will need CPR quickly because the heart has stopped beating and breathing has stopped, meaning the bodies organs are not getting oxygen. If a person is having a Heart Attack the symptoms (shortness of breath, chest or upper body discomfort, back or jaw pain, nausea, vomiting or cold sweats) can be present for a long period of time, sometimes the victim may not even realize they are having a Heart Attack, but when they do they need to head to a hospital before anymore damage
The Adult Chain of Survival begins by recognizing it and activating the emergency response system. Next,begin early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions. Then, use the AED rapid defibrillation. Then, get advanced medical. To end the chain the victim will get post Cardiac Arrest care.
During class we practiced our compression position and rate on dummies. When giving compressions you must use the heel of your palm, while your other hand is interlock on top. You must then place the heel of your palm on the lower half of the sternum. The rate you should aim for is 100-120 …show more content…
According to the article "Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest: When to Give CPR?” a Heart Attack is caused by a circulation problem that blocks blood flow to the heart, while a Cardiac Arrest is an electrical problem that causes the heart to stop beating because there’s a heart malfunction. To spot the difference between a person having a Cardiac Arrest or Heart attack and whether or not they need CPR can be tricky but here is what you need to know. If a person is having a Cardiac Arrest it will be sudden and happen right after symptoms, they will need CPR quickly because the heart has stopped beating and breathing has stopped, meaning the bodies organs are not getting oxygen. If a person is having a Heart Attack the symptoms (shortness of breath, chest or upper body discomfort, back or jaw pain, nausea, vomiting or cold sweats) can be present for a long period of time, sometimes the victim may not even realize they are having a Heart Attack, but when they do they need to head to a hospital before anymore damage