CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
BLS - Basic Life Support
BLS is the foundation
for saving lives following cardiac arrest. Fundamental aspects of adult BLS include immediate recognition of sudden cardiac
arrest and activation of the emergency response system, early performance of high quality CPR, and rapid defibrillation when
appropriate.
With
the new 2010 guidelines in place everyone should be retrained.
Signals of a Heart
Attack
Persistent Chest discomfort lasting more that 3 to 5 minutes
Persistent Chest discomfort that goes away and comes back
Discomfort, pain or pressure in either arm, back stomach
Discomfort, pain or pressure that spreads to the shoulder, arm, neck or jaw
Dizziness, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
Trouble breathing, including noisy breathing, shortness of breath and breathing
that is faster than normal
Nausea
Pale or ashen-looking skin
Sweating - face may be moist or person may be sweating profusely