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AHA BLS CPR FIRST AID AED ACLS PALS
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American Heart Association
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Cards are issued at end of class.
Pam Oliver - AHA Instructor
817/426-2222
BLS/CPR/AED
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS..$55/$75
FIRST AID/CPR/AED
CERT...$75
ACLS...$250
PALS....$250
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CPR Facts
1. If the victim has been in water or their chest is wet wipe the chest dry before attaching the AED.
2. For adults compress to a depth of at least 2 inches but not deeper than 2.4 inches.
3. For children compress ⅓ the depth of the child’s chest or about 2 inches.
4. For infants compress ⅓ the depth of the infant’s chest or about 1.5 inc
1. If the victim has been in water or their chest is wet wipe the chest dry before attaching the AED.
2. For adults compress to a depth of at least 2 inches but not deeper than 2.4 inches.
3. For children compress ⅓ the depth of the child’s chest or about 2 inches.
4. For infants compress ⅓ the depth of the infant’s chest or about 1.5 inches
5. An AED can help the heart return to a normal heart rhythm.
6. Start CPR if a choking victim becomes unresponsive.
7. When doing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim always look for an object in the mouth before doing a rescue breath.
8. For an unresponsive victim who is gasping, not breathing normally and with no pulse always start CPR.
9. For an infant choking provide continuous sets of 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts.
10. If a choking infant becomes unresponsive call 911, start CPR looking in the mouth before each rescue breath.
11. If you see someone performing chest compressions too slowly tell them to compress at a rate of 100 to 120 times per minute.
12. Always remember to turn on the AED first.
13. Once you have turned on the AED and attached the pads to the persons bare chest follow the AED prompts.
14. A hairy chest may need to be shaved before attaching AED pads.
15. When using a bag valve mask watch the chest carefully to monitor the chest rising.
16. For single rescuer infant/child/adult CPR provide 30 compressions then two rescue breaths.
17. If multiple rescuers are doing CPR have them alternate doing the compressions, switching positions about every 2 minutes.
18. Start CPR if the victim is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse.
19. Always allow the chest to recoil completely between compressions so the heart can refill.
20. It is better to push too deep when providing compressions than to push too shallow.
Heart To Heart Services
TEXAS GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
UNLICENSED MEDICAL PERSONNEL
- Persons not licensed in the healing arts who in good faith administer emergency care as emergency medical service personnel are not liable in civil damages for an act performed in administering the care unless the act is willfully or wantonly negligent. This section applies without regard to whether the care is provided for or in expectation of remuneration.(V.A.C.S. Art. 1a (part).) Article 6701d, Vernon's Civil Statutes ; Chapter 74, Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 74.001
LIABILITY FOR EMERGENCY CARE (for Healthcare Providers)(a) a person who in good faith administers emergency care at the scene of an emergency or in a hospital is not liable in civil damages for an act performed during the emergency unless the act is willfully or wantonly negligent.(b) This section does not apply for care administered: (1) for of in expectation of remuneration;(2) by a person who was at the scene of the emergency because he or a person he represents as an agent was soliciting business or seeking to perform a service for remuneration;(3) by a person who regularly administers emergency care in a hospital or emergency room; or(4) by an admitting physician or a treating physician associated by the admitting physician of a patient bringing a health-care liability claim.(V.A.C.S. Art. 1a (part).)Section 74.002.
- Some heart attack warning signs are:Chest discomfort – Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. Discomfort In Other Areas of Upper Body – Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Shortness of Breath – with or without chest discomfort.Other Signs – may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light headedness.
- Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute!
Cardiovascular diseases and stroke cause 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.
80% of heart disease and stroke events may be prevented by lifestyle changes and education
Fewer women than men survive their first heart attack.
An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
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