The following presentation is for use by instructors and Emergency Care Management Consultants in promoting the establishment of AED programs to Lifeguard, Aquatics Safety.
Download ReportTranscript The following presentation is for use by instructors and Emergency Care Management Consultants in promoting the establishment of AED programs to Lifeguard, Aquatics Safety.
The following presentation is for use by instructors and Emergency Care Management Consultants in promoting the establishment of AED programs to Lifeguard, Aquatics Safety and Recreation, Business and Community Groups. Presented as a public service by Lifesaving Resources Inc. www.lifesaving.com Automated External Defibrillators “A sudden death need not be permanent.” Developed by AED Instructor Foundation Helping those who help save lives The Reality of Life… …Someday everyone will die! Premature Death Peter Safar, MD Specialty Medical Centers (Cardiac, Trauma, Burn) Emergency Departments Community EMS Services Serious Illness & Injury But despite EMS advances… CAUSES OF DEATH Annual Deaths (U.S.) 350,000 300,000 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Stroke Lung Breast Traffic AIDS/ Cancer Cancer Accidents HIV Murder Disease or Incident Sudden Deaths continue to increase. generating resulting in producing O2 There is a difference between Heart Attack and Sudden Death? The “S-A” Node The heart’s own “pacemaker” Heartbeat Continues to Beat Blocked Coronary Artery Damaged Heart Muscle Heart Attack Signs & Symptoms (Patient may have one or more…) • Chest Pain/Discomfort • Radiation to Arm, Neck or Jaw • Profuse Sweating • Difficulty Breathing • Fearful, Confused or Irritable • Denial of Symptoms Continues to Have Heartbeat & Breathing “V-Fib” Chaotic Quivering but NO Heartbeat Patient Symptoms when in Ventricular Fibrillation • • • • Unconscious No Effective Heart Action No Breathing Looks Terribly Sick & Discolored Resulting in… No Oxygen to the Brain or Body Organs Life or Death is now a matter of TIME Some Oxygen 0 Minutes No Oxygen 10-12 Minutes PHYSICAL CHEMICAL ELECTRICAL Most Dangerous Complication RIP 80-90% of sudden deaths are caused by V-fib The Only Correction for V-fib De-fib Police, Fire & EMS Services Chain of Survival Early Access Early CPR © American Heart Association Early Early Defibrillation Defibrillation Advanced Care Survival is reduced by 10% for each minute that defibrillation is delayed Survival Rate (percent) 100 80 60 40 20 0 5 10 15 20 25 Time to Defibrillation (minutes) 30 The Shocking Solution to Sudden Death AED Safe Simple Use High Success Rate AEDs ONLY Advise Shocks If there is a shockable rhythm AEDs Visual Readiness Audible Well Illustrated • CPR (only) ……………………… 0 - 2% • EMS/ER …………………… 5 - 15% • CPR+AED…….. 30 - 70% Public Access Defibrillation Part of an On-site Emergency Medical Response Plan Site Survey & Needs Analysis AED Acquisition & Maintenance Incident Review EMS Services Medical Control Medical Facilities Training Procedures & Protocols On-site Drills & Review A variety of units are available How Many ? Location ? 32 Emergency Medical System Specialty Medical Centers (Cardiac, Trauma, Burn) Emergency Departments Community EMS Services On-site Emergency Response Who is or can be trained to use an AED? • • • • • Flight Attendants Security Guards Firefighters Ushers Corporate Emergency Response Teams • Cruise Ship Personnel • • • • • Lifeguards Mall Workers Police Golf Pros Health Club Employees • Students • Office Staffs • Physicians AEDs & the Law • Physician’s Prescription/Order • “Good Samaritan Law” Protection • Medical Control • Current Case Law ? Medical Director AED Program Prevent Premature Death But it also Extends Life and Productivity Enhances Employee & Client Morale Enhances Employee & Client Loyalty Promotes Personal Safety & Health Limits Liability Exposure …and if death occurs Comfort, Support & Closure for Family Prior State of Health Severity of the Event Specialty Medical Care (Quality & Availability) Immediate Life Support CPR and an AED An On-site… Make the Right Call Early Recognition ABCS CARE System of Timely Definitive Care Initial Life Support Survival Continued Life Support ABCS CARE Effective CPR Rapid Defibrillation For use by… Premature Death What are you going to do about it? When Hearts & Brains Are Too Good to Die Sudden Death Can Be Interrupted & Life Can Be Extended For Your Commitment To Safety, Health & Life Lifesaving Resources Inc. www.lifesaving.com