Glencoe Health
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CPR and First Aid
for Shock and
Choking
LESSON 2
CPR and First Aid for Shock and Choking
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CPR and First Aid for Shock and Choking
BIG
IDEA
Medical emergencies that are life
threatening include loss of breathing,
shock, and choking.
New Vocabulary
chain of survival
defibrillator
cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR)
shock
rescue breathing
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The Chain of Survival
Main Idea
In a medical emergency, a victim’s life depends
on a specific series of actions called the chain
of survival.
The first few minutes after a medical crisis are
usually the most critical.
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The Chain of Survival
If the victim is unresponsive, or unable to speak or
react to his or her surroundings, you need to act
quickly.
The key is to know what to do, to remain calm,
and to take action.
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The Chain of Survival
An unresponsive victim is in immediate danger.
His or her best hope lies in the chain of survival.
New Vocabulary
chain of survival
A sequence of actions that maximize the
victim’s chances of survival.
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The Chain of Survival
Call 9-1-1.
Alert
emergency
medical
services
CPR
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Advanced
Care
Defibrillation
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Main Idea
CPR can save the life of a person whose
heartbeat is out of rhythm or whose breathing
has stopped.
Giving CPR as son as possible is a crucial link in
the chain of survival.
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The Chain of Survival
If the victim’s heart is not beating rhythmically,
you will be instructed to perform
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.
New Vocabulary
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
A first-aid procedure that combines
rescue breathing and chest compressions
to supply oxygen to the body until normal
body functions can resume.
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CPR for Adults
Before performing CPR on an adult, check to
determine if the person is conscious.
Tap the person on the shoulder while asking loudly,
“Are you okay?”
If the person does not respond, start the chain of
survival by calling 9-1-1.
After calling 9-1-1, begin performing the steps of CPR.
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CPR for Adults
A trained rescuer will perform rescue breathing
as part of CPR. An untrained rescuer should
perform Hands-Only™ CPR.
New Vocabulary
rescue breathing
Breathing for a person who is not
breathing on his or her own.
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Hands-Only™ CPR for Adults
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Hands-Only™ CPR for Adults
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CPR for Infants and Children
When performing CPR on infants and
children under the age of eight, the
procedure consists of 30 chest
compressions alternating with two rescue
breaths.
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CPR for Infants and Children
Check to see if the child is breathing before calling
9-1-1.
If the child is not breathing, give five cycles of CPR –
about two minutes.
When performing rescue breathing on an infant, place
your mouth over the infant’s nose and mouth at the
same time.
Do not use a face mask designed for adult CPR when
performing CPR on an infant or child.
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CPR for Infants and Children
To perform chest compressions on an
infant, position your fingers on the infant’s
sternum.
Press the sternum down about one-third
to one-half the depth of the infant’s
chest.
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CPR for Infants and Children
To perform chest compressions on a child
between one and eight years of age,
you can either use the heel of one hand
or use both hands as in adult chest
compressions.
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Position our hands about two finger
widths above the end of the sternum,
and press the sternum down about onethird to one-half the depth of the child’s
chest.
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The Chain of Survival
Using a defibrillator may be necessary to restore
a person’s heartbeat.
New Vocabulary
defibrillator
A device that delivers an electric shock
to the heart to restore its normal rhythm.
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Defibrillation
A person whose heart is not beating rhythmically
needs CPR to restore a normal heartbeat.
Another way to restore a normal heartbeat is by
using a defibrillator.
A defibrillator provides an electrical current that
shocks the heart back into a healthy rhythm.
Trained individuals should use defibrillators.
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Other Emergencies
Main Idea
Choking and shock are life-threatening medical
emergencies that require immediate attention.
Knowing the specific first-aid procedures for
chocking and shock can save lives in a medical
emergency.
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First Aid for Choking
The chain of survival does not apply to every
medical emergency.
If a person is choking, for example, rescue
breathing will not help because the airway is
blocked.
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First Aid for Choking
Choking occurs when an object, such as a piece
of food, becomes stuck in a person’s windpipe,
cutting off the flow of air.
Clutching the throat is the universal sign for
choking.
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Other Signs of Choking
Inability to speak
Difficulty breathing
Inability to cough forcefully
Turning blue in the face or lips
Loss of consciousness
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First Aid for Choking
If you see the signs of choking in an adult, help
the person immediately by performing
abdominal thrusts.
For a choking infant, perform back blows and
chest thrusts to dislodge the object.
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First Aid for Choking
If an adult is choking:
 Stand behind the victim
and wrap your arms
around his or her waist.
(For a pregnant or
obese victim, wrap your
arms around the rib
cage.)
 Make a fist with one hand and grasp it with your other
hand.
 Pull your hands into the abdomen with a quick, upward
thrust.
 Repeat the abdominal thrusts until the object is dislodged.
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First Aid for Choking
If an infant is choking:
 Sit down and hold the
baby facedown over
your forearm, which
should be resting on your
thigh.
 With the heel of your hand, give the infant five gentle but
firm blows between the shoulder blades.
 If this doesn't dislodge the object, turn the infant face-up,
with the head lower than the body.
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 Perform five chest
compressions as you
would when performing
infant CPR.
 If the baby still isn't
breathing, have
someone call
emergency services immediately while you repeat the
back blows and chest thrusts.
 If breathing does not resume, begin infant CPR.
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First Aid for Shock
If an injured person displays the symptoms of
shock, call 9-1-1 right away.
New Vocabulary
shock
A life-threatening condition in which the
heart is not delivering an adequate
supply of blood to the body.
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First Aid for Shock
Symptoms of Shock
Cold, clammy skin, which may appear
pale or grayish in color.
Weak, rapid pulse and altered breathing.
Dull, staring eyes, which may have dilated pupils.
Faintness, weakness, confusion, or loss of
consciousness.
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First Aid for Shock
If the person is not injured to the head, neck,
legs, or spine, have him or her lie down. Use a
pillow, chair, or other device to raise the
person’s legs about 12 inches above the heart.
If the person has any wounds or other injuries,
perform first aid for these injuries while waiting for
help to arrive.
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First Aid for Shock
Some people in shock become anxious or
agitated. Try to keep the person calm.
Monitor the person’s breathing, and be
prepared to start CPR if needed.
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First Aid for Shock
Loosen the person’s clothing and try to keep
him or her warm and comfortable. Avoid giving
the person anything to eat or drink.
If the person vomits, drools, or starts bleeding
from the mouth, roll the person onto his or her
side with the head and mouth tilted toward the
floor.
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1. Identify the steps in the chain of
survival.
Call emergency medical services (9-1-1), begin
CPR, begin defibrillation, and advanced care.
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2. What is Hands-Free™ CPR?
Hands-Free™ CPR is to be used by untrained first
responders. It requires no rescue breathing and
consists of chest compressions only.
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3. What is the universal sign for choking?
Clutching the throat.
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