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Step Action
4 If he can't use it himself, and if you're allowed, use the epinephrine
pen to give him an injection.
5 Rub the injection spot for about 10 seconds.
6 After using the epinephrine pen, dispose of it properly.
7 Note the time of the injection.
8 See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
FYI If possible, save a sample of what caused the reaction.
Important It's important to dispose of needles correctly so that no one gets stuck. Follow
your company's sharps disposal policy. If you don't know what to do, give the
needle to someone with more advanced training than you have.
4. Heart Attack
What You In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for heart
Wiii Learn attacks.
Definitions and Heart disease is the single biggest cause of death in the United States.
Key Facts
The first minutes of a heart attack are the most important. This is when the
person is likely to get worse and may die. Also many of the treatments for heart
attack will be most successful if they are given quickly.
Signs of a Heart Signs of a heart attack may include
Attack
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the
chest that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back.
It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. If someone
has an uncomfortable feeling in the chest, think heart attack.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or
discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or abdomen.
Shortness of breath. This may occur w ith or without chest discomfort.
Other signs may include cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.
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Step Action
4 If he can't use it himself, and if you're allowed, use the epinephrine
pen to give him an injection.
5 Rub the injection spot for about 10 seconds.
6 After using the epinephrine pen, dispose of it properly.
7 Note the time of the injection.
8 See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
FYI If possible, save a sample of what caused the reaction.
Important It's important to dispose of needles correctly so that no one gets stuck. Follow
your company's sharps disposal policy. If you don't know what to do, give the
needle to someone with more advanced training than you have.
4. Heart Attack
What You In this section we'll cover how to recognize and provide first aid for heart
Wiii Learn attacks.
Definitions and Heart disease is the single biggest cause of death in the United States.
Key Facts
The first minutes of a heart attack are the most important. This is when the
person is likely to get worse and may die. Also many of the treatments for heart
attack will be most successful if they are given quickly.
Signs of a Heart Signs of a heart attack may include
Attack
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the
chest that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back.
It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain. If someone
has an uncomfortable feeling in the chest, think heart attack.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or
discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or abdomen.
Shortness of breath. This may occur w ith or without chest discomfort.
Other signs may include cold sweat, nausea, or light-headedness.
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