Agonal gasps
not normal breathing that may sound like a snort, snore or groan
CPR stands for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
2 skills of CPR
compressions and breaths
AED stands for
automated external defibrillator
Age of a CHILD for providing care
1 year old to puberty
, Age of an INFANT for providing care
less than 1 year of age
Age of an ADULT for providing care
adolescent (after puberty) and older
If a person can't answer when you ask if they need help
assume the person needs help
The first step of any emergency is to
make sure the scene is safe
How should you phone for help
call 911
Universal precautions
wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves and mask - all fluids are
potentially infectious