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Familiarization Programme
For NUS Community
EM Div, OSHE
UHWC & OSA
20 March 2008
CPR & AED Familiarization Programme
Introduction
“During a Cardiac Arrest, the heart stops pumping, the casualty
stops breathing and becomes unconscious.”
• Heart Disease
- is the 2nd most common cause of death in Singapore
- cause of 24% of total mortality
Training Objectives
To understand the importance of CPR & AED in a
Cardiac Arrest/Heart Attack emergency
Early Early
Recognition Early CPR Early
Advanced
and Access Defibrillation
Care
CPR & AED Familiarization Programme
Look for
Signs of Circulation
(CCMB)
• Consciousness
• Coughing
• Movement
• Breathing
One-Man CPR Techniques
Step 10 : Reassessment
Check for Pulse or Signs of Circulation (CCMB)
If No - Continue CPR 30 : 2
Recovery Position
Step 1 : Position the Casualty
Survival rate as high as 90% has been reported when defibrillation is achieved within
the 1st minute of collapse and this declines 7 - 10% for every minute that defibrillation
is delayed, such that a cardiac arrest victim without defibrillation beyond 10 minutes
has only a 2 - 5% chance of survival.
What is an AED?
A device that delivers electrical shock to restart the pumping action of the heart
Preparation of Casualty
• Check Area for Dangers - Water, Metal & Gas. (WMG) If need be,
move patient to safer place.
• Check & Remove – Hair (thick chest hair), Jewelry, Medicated Patches.
Avoid placing pads over Pace Maker. Dry Skin if set. (HJMPS)
• Place the other pad just below and to the Left of the
Left Nipple
• Do not allow anyone touch or come into contact with casualty, when:
During Analysis: Contact will interfere with the accuracy of AED reading
During Defibrillation: Ensure no one is touching the casualty when shock
is delivered as electricity can be transmitted
Unsuccessful Defibrillation
1. Note that defibrillation may not be successful in all situations
2. Check pulse / signs of circulation if “NO SHOCK” is advised
3. If absent, continue CPR and follow the AED voice prompt or until
ambulance arrives
CAA: 151007
18 - Acquired by Units 44 - Acquired & Installed by EM Div, OSHE (May – Oct 07)
AED DEPLOYMENT IN NUS BUKIT TIMAH CAMPUS
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