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Good Samaritan Law - Do only what you’re trained in and only go onto scene
if safe – Assess (responsiveness), Alert (dial 911), Attend (ABCD’s of CPR)
Universal Precautions - Glove up and use
rescue barrier to prevent contamination;
always assume the victim’s bodily fluid is
infected (HIV, HBV B & C, or other
blood borne pathogens = viruses &
bacteria)
Consent -
An adult must agree or give permission for care
Implied consent is assumed when an adult is
unresponsive, with a child, or with a person of diminished
mental capacity like Alzheimer’s
CardioCare
4 Adult Health Conditions to Understand:
Heart Attack/Acute Coronary Syndrome
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Stroke
Choking
Implied Consent -