i got you, boy scout, im first class.
Chest pain – like an elephant sitting on chest, often radiates to left
arm, shoulder, back.
Shortness of breath
Weakness
Unusual sweating
Nausea and/or vomiting
numbness in left arm
steps:
1. Check for unresponsiveness
2. Call 911
3. Position victim
4. Open Airway – position/tilt head
5. Look, Listen and Feel for a good 5 seconds. If no breathing is heard,
felt, or seen in chest movement,
6. Give 2 breaths – check to see that the air is going into the lungs by
watching for the chest to rise as you administer each breath.
If no air is going in you must clear airway –
i. Reposition the head and try your two breaths again.
ii. Finger sweep
iii. Heimlich Maneuver
7. Once airway is open, check for carotid pulse for 5-10 seconds.
8. If NO pulse is present, begin first cycle of 15 chest compressions
to 2 breaths. The heel of the hand is used in the center of the
breastbone to give compressions. Place one hand over the other and
press STRAIGHT down.
9. Recheck pulse for a full 10 seconds after 4th cycle for return of
pulse or breathing. Continue CPR at the rate of 15/2 until help
arrives, the person is revived, or you are physically exhausted and
unable to continue.
