Emergency Procedures
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Men
- Chest pain, angina and / or neck pain
- Severe headache
- Excessive breathlessness
- Vague malaise
- Dizziness / palpitation
- Increasing fatigue
- Indigestion / Heartburn / Gastrointestinal symptoms
Women
- Center chest pain - comes and goes
- Lightheadedness
- Shortness of breath with/without chest discomfort
- Uncomfortable pressure/squeezing/fullness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Cold Sweat
- Pain/discomfort in one or both arms, back, jaw, neck, and/or stomach
How to identify cardiac arrest
Responsive
Monitor vitals: pulse rate/quality, breathing rate/quality, blood pressure, skin temp/color, pupils
Health History
S– Signs/symptoms
A– Allergies
M– Medications
P– Past health information
L– Last intake
E– Events leading up
Unresponsive
Assess Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC’s)
Pace maker and medical alert bracelet
Ask questions to bystanders
Emergency Procedure
- Send someone to get Supervisor and activate EMS
- Be prepared to answer questions about what happened when EMS arrives
- If trained in CPR and AED - be prepared to assist in CPR