(CRAED) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Module Overview

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Module Overview

cardiac wordle imageIn the last unit, we looked at ways in which we can prepare for the occurrence of a natural disaster or catastrophic event. We looked at organizations in place to provide assistance and aid. In this unit, we are going to learn the steps necessary to deliver CPR and basic first aid in accordance with the American Heart Association. When performed correctly, the information that you learn from this unit can help you save lives of victims in cardiac arrest. This course includes adult, child, and infant techniques.

 

 

Essential Questions

  • How do you recognize a cardiac emergency?
  • What conditions may cause a cardiac emergency?
  • What is the Cardiac Chain of Survival and how is it implemented?
  • What are the steps for performing CPR for an infant, child and adult?
  • How does a citizen responder use an AED for fibrillation?

 

Key Words

  1. Angina - Chest pain resulting from a 'miniature heart attack' caused by a short-term blockage
  2. AED - Automated External Defibrillator
  3. Cardiac Arrest - A condition in which the heart has stopped beating permanent cessation of the heartbeat
  4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- (CPR) An emergency procedure that combines rescue breathing and chest compressions to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person experiencing cardiac arrest
  5. Cardiovascular Disease - Refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart and/or blood vessels (arteries and veins)
  6. Carotid Artery - The main artery providing blood supply to the head
  7. Circulation - The movement of blood throughout the body; performed by the heart
  8. Coronary Arteries - Blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen-rich blood
  9. Heart Attack - Bleeding or blockage cuts off blood flow to part of the heart muscle ( Also called myocardial infarction)
  10. Cardiac Chain of Survival - A series of steps that should be followed by citizen responders during a cardiac emergency that provides the victim with the best chance for survival
  11. Atherosclerosis - A disease affecting the arterial blood vessel. It is commonly referred to as a "hardening" or "furring" of the arteries

 

Key Words Review

After reviewing your key words for this module, complete the review activity below:

 

 

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