Background Information
The American Safety & Health institute is an association of professional educators providing
nationally-recognized health and safety training programs across the United States and in a
welfare foremost in mind.  Rate this Program online at
www.ashinstitue.org.
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 - always  use a
rescue barrier & gloves to prevent
contamination;  always assume the victim’s
bodily fluid is infected (HIV, HBV B & C,  
or other blood borne pathogens = viruses
& bacteria)
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:
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Stroke
Choking
1.
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4.
Implied Consent -
CPR Pro
Consent -
Heart Attack/Acute Coronary Syndrome
3.