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• Symptoms may occur suddenly and not be typical, so that some victims may not realise that they are having a heart attack. They may also think that the problem is due to indigestion. If you meet anyone with these symptoms, arrange for immediate transportation to the nearest emergency medical facility by dialling 995 for an emergency ambulance. Photo Courtesy of SCDF Common Causes Of Sudden Death • Heart Attack • Foreign Body Airway Obstruction • Drowning • Stroke • Drug Overdose • Suffocation • Smoke Inhalation • Electrocution • Severe Allergic Reactions • Severe Trauma, e.g. Automobile Accident Many of these deaths can be prevented if the victims get prompt help – if someone trained in CPR provides proper life-saving first-aid until other medical expertise take over. BCLS Programme 3.3 RISK FACTORS OF HEART ATTACK There are a number of well-recognised risk factors for a heart attack. All risk factors can be modified to decrease the chance of heart attack. The more risk factors are present, the greater the risk of having a heart attack. • Major risk factors that cannot be changed: – heredity – male gender – increasing age 6
• Major risk factors that can be changed: – cigarette smoking – high blood pressure – high blood cholesterol levels – diabetes mellitus • Other risk factors that can be modified: – obesity – physical inactivity – stress 3.4 PRUDENT HEART LIVING Prudent Heart Living includes adopting a lifestyle to help minimise the risk of a future heart attack. Reducing risk factors lowers the chance of having a heart attack or stroke. • Control high blood pressure – treatment generally includes dietary change and medication. Take medication regularly as prescribed by your doctor. • Quit smoking completely. • Eat wisely – reduce saturated fat and cholesterol in the diet. Eat a Balanced diet. • Reduce weight if you are overweight – count calories in your food intake. • Exercise regularly – exercise tones the muscles, stimulates blood circulation, helps avoid excess weight gain and promotes a general feeling of well being. BCLS Programme 7
Page 1 and 2: BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (BCLS) P
Page 3 and 4: C o n t e n t s Module 1 INTRODUCTI
Page 5 and 6: Module 2 The Chain of Survival The
Page 7: 3.2 Heart ATTACK Heart attack usual
Page 11 and 12: Module 4 ADULT CARDIO-PULMONARY RES
Page 13 and 14: STEP 3 SHOUT FOR HELP & ACTIVATE EM
Page 15 and 16: • Place one hand on the victim’
Page 17 and 18: STEP 8 LOCATE HAND POSITION FOR CHE
Page 19 and 20: GUIDELINES FOR PROPER COMPRESSION D
Page 21 and 22: Module 5 ADULT RECOVERY POSITION Th
Page 23 and 24: Module 6 ADULT FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY
Page 25 and 26: STEP 3 • Place your arms around t
Page 27 and 28: STEP 3 • Open victim’s airway b
Page 29 and 30: Module 7 INFANT CARDIO-PULMONARY RE
Page 31 and 32: STEP 5 OPEN THE AIRWAY Perform a he
Page 33 and 34: STEP 8 LOCATE LANDMARK FOR CHEST CO
Page 35 and 36: STEP 9A PERFORM CHEST COMPRESSION
Page 37 and 38: Module 8 INFANT RECOVERY POSITION 8
Page 39 and 40: Module 9 INFANT FOREIGN BODY AIRWAY
Page 41 and 42: STEP 3 BACK BLOWS AND CHEST THRUSTS
Page 43 and 44: 9.3 RELIEF OF FBAO IN THE UNCONSCIO
Page 45 and 46: Module 10 APPLICATION OF POCKET MAS
Page 47 and 48: STEP 4 • Apply the rim of the mas
Page 49 and 50: Module 11 SUMMARY CHECKLIST ADULT O
Page 51 and 52: INFANT CPR STEPS D : Danger ACTION
Page 53 and 54: Notes BCLS Programme 51
Page 55 and 56: Notes BCLS Programme 53

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