A.E.D. The Automated Lifesaver

An automated external defibrillator A.E.D. is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and sends an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm from a baseline. AEDs are used to treat cardiac arrest which usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. In fact, each minute of CA leads to a 10 percent reduction in survival. Using an AED on a person who is having CA may save the person's life but should be used as soon as possible.

1. Confirm cardiac arrest then if the victim is unable to respond and there is no breathing, tilt back the head and lifting the chin up

2. Turn On A.E.D.

3. Plug in wires next to a flashing light

4. Apply pads to the victim's bare chest

5. Allow A.E.D. to analyze heart rhythm

6. If any shock is indicated then push the shock button

7. If shock advised stand clear and do not touch the victim

8. If victim is still not breathing begin CPR

Blog 10: Working EQ

Content

1.I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

Essential Question
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question. The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic. An essential question must:

Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)

2. Review the following EQs and

Tell us if each meets the rule of three.
Tell why they do or don't.

a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

• Framework: Not a yes or no question. Provides framework for studies.
• Stance: It allows for an argument.
• Format: It is specific and makes sense.

b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

• Framework: Not a yes or no question. Provides framework for studies.
• Stance: Seems as if there is no room for argument or expansion.
• Format: The wording seems a bit odd.

c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

• Framework:  The satisfaction of a customer is opinionated. Research may be difficult.
• Stance:  There is room for an argument, although it may be difficult to argue the satisfaction of a customer.
• Format: The questions makes sense. Wording is okay.

d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

• Framework: Allows for research and is not a yes or no question.
• Stance: Allows for an argument.
• Format: It is specific enough and is logical.

3. What are the most important steps one must follow when caring for a patient?

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

Content:

1.Positive Statement (What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?)
Doing this presentation really made me realize how much knowledge I really have in my area of study. This component was less of a presentation and more of a personal test.

2. Questions to Consider

• What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
• P
• Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
• I believe that I deserve a P for this presentation is because I was very confident in everything I did throughout the presentation on top of the fact that I met all of the requirements in the contract and even exceeded in some aspects.

3.What worked for you in your Lesson 1?

What really helped me a lot during my presentation was my lesson plan, due to the fact that the presentation had to be tech-less, my lesson plan became my best friend due to the fact that it was an outline of everything i was going to say and do.

4.(What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
If I were able to go back the only thing that I would fix would be to organization. The lesson plan did help me a lot because it's simply a outline of everything I'm going to do. When I went slightly off track my lesson plan would help me get back on track and continue. So basically organizing myself better would be the only thing that I would fix.