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FOR HEALTH EMERGENCIES

Breathing Emergencies and

Heart Attack

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(SFA)
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 Objectives
At the end of this session, the participants should be
able to:

•Identify when a person is suffering from breathing

emergencies and heart attack.

•Apply first aid to persons suffering from these chest

problems.

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 Breathing Emergency

• Occurs when a person is having trouble

breathing or cannot breath.

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 Causes of difficulty of Breathing

• COPD
• Asthma
• Pneumonia
• Hyperventilation
• Pulmonary TB
• Traumatic injury to chest

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 Breathing Emergencies Signs
and Symptoms
• Trouble breathing or no breathing
• Slow or rapid breathing
• Unusual deep or shallow breathing
• Gasping for breath
• Wheezing
• Flushed, pale skin
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Apprehensive or fearful tears

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 What to do for difficulty of Breathing
•Call for EMS
While waiting for the EMS to arrive:
•Provide adequate ventilation
•Place in comfortable position
•Advise the patient to regulate his/her breathing
•If the patient have known medical condition, may
give maintenance medication

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 Heart Attack

• Serious Medical Condition in which the blood

supply to the heart is suddenly blocked.

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 Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

• Chest Pain
• Chest Discomfort
• Pale, clammy skin
• Difficulty of breathing
• Profuse sweating
• Weakness
• Dizziness
• Nausea & vomiting
• Weak and rapid pulse
• Loss of consciousness

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 What to do for cases of Heart Attack
CALL for EMS

While Waiting for the EMS to Arrive:

If awake:
• Stop any activity
• Loosen tight clothing
• Assist with medication (maintenance medication/aspirin)
• Seek medical consultation

If unconscious:
• Follow BLS Algorithm
• Call for emergency medical assistance

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 Objectives
Were we able to meet the objectives:

•Identify when a person is suffering from breathing

emergencies and heart attack.

•Apply first aid to persons suffering from these chest

problems.

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 Questions

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 Web-based Integrated 2010 & 2015 American Heart Association and
American Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid
(https://eccguidelines.heart.org/index.php/circulation/aha-red-cross-
first-aid-guidelines/part-15-first-aid/)

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