Cardiac Emergency Plan

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EMERGENCY ACTIONS

A cardiac emergency requires immediate action. Cardiac emergencies may arise as a result of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) or a heart attack, but can have other causes.

WHAT TO DO

Signs and symptoms of cardiac stress:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness
  • Chest pain
  • Skin: pale or bluish color
  • Fatigue/tires easily
  • Anxiety; a feeling of impending doom
  • Sweating
  • Numbness or tingling in arms
  • Sudden collapse

IF CONSCIOUS, ALERT, NO APPARENT DISTRESS IF UNCONSCIOUS / UNRESPONSIVE, FAINTS, or has URGENT DIFFICULTY BREATHING
  • Notify the clinic immediately. Mobile numbers: 09894082266-09420751274
  • Allow student to rest in a comfortable position
  • Have him take slow, deep breaths and relax as much as possible.
  • Reassure him and keep calm.
  • If symptoms do not improve after 10 minutes, notify parents immediately.
  • Call for help and ask someone to grab the AED (location: clinic, gym, swimming poool)
  • Stay with student and begin First Aid/CPR
  • Send for the Nurse/Doctor and state student’s name
  • Notify Administration
  • Nurse, doctor /Administration will notify parents
  • Student must receive medical emergency care and must be transported to the hospital


Prevention Measures:

  • Ensure the student’s medication list is up-to-date and they are taking their blood thinner medication as prescribed.
  • Encourage the student to avoid strenuous physical exertion and extreme temperatures.
  • Discuss with the student’s healthcare provider the importance of regular follow-up appointments and monitoring of their heart condition.
  • Educate the student on the signs and symptoms of an emergency situation and what actions to take.
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