CHAPTER 6: CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES
What is a HEART ATTACK: ____________________________________________________
Signs of a heart attack are:
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Dizziness, sweating, nausea
Shortness of breath
Care for a heart attack:
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Help the victim into the most comfortable resting position
Give 4 chewable aspirin or 1 regular aspirin if no allergies
Give Nitroglycerin if victim has prescribed medication
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ANGINA: ____________________________________________________________________
Care for Angina:
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Give Nitroglycerin if victim has prescribed medication
If the pain continues beyond 10 minutes, suspect a heart attack and call 9-1-1
STROKE: ____________________________________________________________________
Signs of a stroke are:
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Blurred or decreased vision
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Dizziness or loss of balance
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Sudden confusion
Mnemonic FAST: FACE.ARMS.SPEECH.TIME
Care for a stroke:
Call 9-1-1
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If vomiting, roll the victim to his or her side (recovery position)
CHAPTER 6: CARDIOVASCULAR EMERGENCIES
What is a HEART ATTACK: occurs when the heart muscle tissue dies because its blood supply
is reduced or stopped
Signs of a heart attack are:
Chest pressure, squeezing, or pain that lasts more than a few minutes
Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, jaw, or arms
Dizziness, sweating, nausea
Shortness of breath
Care for a heart attack:
Seek medical care by calling 9-1-1
Help the victim into the most comfortable resting position
Give 4 chewable aspirin or 1 regular aspirin if no allergies
Give Nitroglycerin if victim has prescribed medication
Monitor Breathing
ANGINA: chest pain associated with heart disease that occurs when the heart muscle does
not get enough blood (brought on by physical activity, exposure to cold,or emotional stress)
Care for Angina:
Have the victim rest
Give Nitroglycerin if victim has prescribed medication
If the pain continues beyond 10 minutes, suspect a heart attack and call 9-1-1
STROKE: brain attack, occurs when part of the blood flow to the brain is suddenly cut off
Signs of a stroke are:
Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body
Blurred or decreased vision
Problems speaking
Dizziness or loss of balance
Sudden, severe headache
Sudden confusion
Mnemonic FAST: FACE.ARMS.SPEECH.TIME
Care for a stroke:
Call 9-1-1
Have the victim rest in a comfortable position, often on their back with head/shoulders
elevated
If vomiting, roll the victim to his or her side (recovery position)