Monthly Safety Meeting. 25 September 2014 Please sign roster

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1 Monthly Safety Meeting 25 September 2014 Please sign roster

2 Before we begin Please sign the safety meeting roster Used to log safety currency in eservices Safety currency necessary for participation in CAP activities. In addition to attending in person, Can view most current briefing on squadron website Current only after sent to safety officer and logged Can take on-line safety education course through eservices 2

3 Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms In the movies: Middle-aged man breaks into a cold sweat, grimaces, and clutches his chest In reality: Heart attack symptoms don't always dramatically announce themselves. Usually insidious and puzzling, such as unexplained fatigue or abdominal discomfort. Many people wait for hours before seeking help. 3

4 Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms Weak link: Patients delay seeking care. Why? Men, for example, may blame abdominal discomfort as indigestion. Women have different symptoms, and may fail to recognize them as heart-related What happens during a heart attack? Blood flow to heart muscle is reduced or cut off, often because a blood clot blocks an artery. When heart muscle is starved of oxygen-rich blood, it can die 4

5 Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms Get familiar with these symptoms: Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest. Can range from mild to severe; may come and go Discomfort in other areas, such as the neck, arms, jaw, back, or stomach. Shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, or breaking out in a cold sweat 5

6 Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms Women may get chest pain or discomfort, but it might not be the most obvious symptom. Women are more likely than men to have: Unusual fatigue Nausea or indigestion Dizziness or lightheadedness Abdominal discomfort that may feel like indigestion Discomfort described as pressure/ tightness or an ache in the neck, shoulder, or upper back 6

7 Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms What do you do??? CALL 911, then: The patient should chew and swallow an aspirin, and stop all activity, lie still, and try to remain calm. If the patient becomes unconscious, stops breathing, and doesn't respond to stimulation, (e.g., shaking), they may be in cardiac arrest. Use an automated external defibrillator (AED), immediately, or a trained person should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Person unconscious, no pulse, isn t breathing, and you re not CPR-trained? Then what? Get a 911 dispatcher to talk you through the steps until help arrives 7

8 Recognizing Symptoms of Stroke A stroke is also known as a "brain attack." Arteries to the brain become blocked or rupture, causing brain cells to die. Getting medical treatment within an hour after symptoms begin can reduce disability following a stroke. Strokes can cause permanent brain damage and paralysis. Call 911 right away and get to an emergency room ASAP, preferably within an hour. Every minute counts! 8

9 Recognizing Symptoms of Stroke Stroke symptoms include: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially if it occurs on one side of the body. Can the person smile? Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, double vision Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause Don t confuse stroke symptoms with vision problems People with diabetes may incorrectly attribute to low blood sugar 9

10 Review answers to 3 questions: dupuis.d@natcapwg.cap.gov OR volchansky.l@natcapwg.cap.gov 1. Someone you know complains of chest pain and becomes immobile, then they collapse. You hear, I think I m having a heart attack. You call 911, report what you see, but are not CPR-trained. You should: a. See if you can find an aspirin to give them. b. Find an automatic external defibrillator (AED), follow directions, use immediately. c. Get a 911 dispatcher to talk you through the CPR steps until help arrives. d. All of the above 2. (Select the best answer) Symptoms of stroke may include: a. Unexplained fatigue or abdominal discomfort b. Numbness or weakness of the face c. Nausea or indigestion d. All of the above 10

11 Review 3 True or False: When you suspect someone is having a stroke every minute counts. 4. True or False: Heart attack symptoms can be different in women than in men. 11