Emergency Response to Basic Emergency Situations

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation better known as CPR is a medical standard in both the hospital and the community. Research supports the American Heart Association tagline CPR Saves Lives.

"About 92% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital, but statistics prove that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. Immediate CPR can double, or even triple, a victim's change of survival."

You may have already completed the CPR course assignment for this class or you may be preparing for the course. We will take this opportunity to explore the anatomy and physiology associated with normal heart and lung function, as well as what happens when an arrest occurs.

We will begin with the normal function of the CardioPulmonary SystemEach time your heart beats it generates a pulse. The pulse is the number of times the heart beats per minute. A normal heart rate for an adult is between 60-100 beats per minute.

The normal heart rate and respiratory rate are defined by age.

Normal Heart and Respiratory Rate
	Breaths per minute	Heart beats per minute
Newborn to 6 months	30-60	70-100
6 to 12 months	24-30	80-160
1 to 5 years	20-30	80-120
6 to 10 years	12-20	75-115
10 years or older	12-20	60-100

Each time your heart beats it generates a pulse. The pulse is the number of times the heart beats per minute. A normal heart rate for an adult is between 60-100 beats per minute. The carotid pulse is located just below the jaw bone and lateral to the trachea or wind pipe. The radial pulse is located approximately 2cm below the wrist on the thumb side of the hand. Shows where to find the carotid and radial pulse.

A cardiac arrest results secondary to a malfunction in the heart. A normal charge generates a normal sinus rhythm.

Image of a heart sinus rhythm chart showing a normal rhythm.

A cardiac arrest occurs as a secondary response to a malfunction in the heart's electrical system leading to improper heart function, i.e. inability to pump blood. Electrical disturbances manifest as heart arrhythmias.

Illustration of a person using an AED or Automated external defibrillator on a distressed person.

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Do not confuse a heart attack with a cardiac arrest. A heart attack occurs when there is a loss of blood flow and oxygen to a portion of the heart, not necessarily leading to immediate death. A heart attack may lead to a cardiac arrest but the two are not the same.

Fire Safety

Fire safety is required in homes, schools, and the workplace. Let's take a look at the elements required for a safe response should a fire occur.

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