First Aid training
this is all about saving live...
How to save a life: stroke
The problem with stroke is recognising what's going on, because a lot of the time the signs and symptoms can be very subtle - and they can strike at any time with almost no warning.
The key to saving a stroke victim lies in recognising the symptoms:
Common symptoms of stroke
* Strong headache
* One side feels numb
* Difficulty swallowing
* Slurred and garbled speech
You can recognise a stroke by asking the patient three simple questions:
* Ask them to Smile
* Ask them to Talk
* Ask them to Raise their hands.
How to save a life: heart attack
When it comes to killers, there's nothing bigger than heart attack.
The vast majority of heart attacks occur in over 65s, but they are known to strike people as young as 30.
Heart attacks are triggered by a build-up of cholesterol in the lining of the coronary arteries, which provide blood for the heart. If these cholesterol plaques rupture, they create a blood clot which blocks blood flow. The heart is starved of oxygen and the muscle tissue starts to die. And of the 20,000 Australians who suffer heart attacks each year, half don't make it.
How do you tell if someone's having a heart attack? If they're conscious ask them:
* Do you have a tight pain in the chest?
* Do you have a burning sensation, like reflux or heartburn?
* Does your pain radiate up the neck and down the arm?
If the answer is yes, gently put them in a half sitting position.
Then you call an ambulance immediately.
If the patient stops breathing, it's time to start CPR. Here's how you do it:
* Place your two hands basically right in the middle of the chest, with your arms straight and weight above compression point.
* Do thirty compressions
* After thirty compressions, breath deeply into the patient's mouth twice
* Repeat the procedure continuously
DR ABC will alwas help you
Danger
Responding
Airway
Breathing
CPR
Once you've assessed the danger and established that the person is responding, make sure their airway is clear, that the person is showing signs of life - breathing and movement. If not, it's time for CPR. By doing this you pump blood to the brain where it's needed.
So for CPR, it's thirty compressions to every two breaths.
1. CALL
Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If there is no response, Call 911 and return to the victim. In most locations the emergency dispatcher can assist you with CPR instructions.
2. BLOW
Tilt the head back and listen for breathing. If not breathing normally, pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second.
3. PUMP
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions. Push down on the chest 1½ to 2 inches 30 times right between the nipples. Pump at the rate of 100/minute, faster than once per second.
CONTINUE WITH 2 BREATHS AND 30 PUMPS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
NOTE: This ratio is the same for one-person & two-person CPR. In two-person CPR the person pumping the chest stops while the other gives mouth-to-mouth breathing.
By following these steps, you'll improve your chances of saving a life. But you'll still need to call for an ambulance - any person who has been unconscious in the water definitely needs to go to the hospital.
Choking Adult Video Demonstration
Video demonstrating proper first aid for a choking adult
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