Adult CPR
Compression to ventilation ratio for adult patient?
30:2
1 rescuer compression to ventilation ratio
30:2
Compression depth for adult patient
2"
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Why is it important to allow full chest recoil?
It allows the heart to adequately refill with blood between compressions
A middle aged man collapses. What action is most important to this victims survival?
A: Chest compression
2: AED
3: BVM ventilation
A: Chest compression
2 rescuer infant compression to ventilation ratio
15:2
Compression depth for infant patient?
1 1/2" or 1/3 depth of chest
What does AED stand for, what does it do?
Automated External Defibrillator. Resets chaotic electrical activity in heart
Explain the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?
Heart attack is a blockage in one of the heart's arteries. It prevents oxygen from going to the heart, but the heart is still beating.
Cardiac arrest means no heart beat
Abdominal thrusts
Where do we check pulses on an infant? Show me where this location is
Brachial pulse
Compression rate per minute
100-120BPM
BLS= Basic Life Support. Compression, BVM, AED
ALS= Advanced life support. Advanced airway management, cardiac drugs, heart monitoring
Match this statement:
Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens
A: Knowledge sharing
B: Constructive Intervention
C: Knowing your limitations
C: Knowing your limitations
A choking adult patient becomes unresponsive. What steps do we take?
Lay patient onto ground, begin CPR. Look in airway for obstructions when ventilating.
5 back blows alternated with 5 chest compressions
Min 5 seconds, max 10 seconds
What does CAB stand for, what does it mean?
Circulation, Airway, Breathing. It lists order of importance
Match this statement:
The team functions smoothly when all members know their positions, functions and tasks
A: Clear roles and responsibilities
B: Knowing Limitations
C: Mutual Respect
What is a common rhythm that causes cardiac arrest? Describe this rhythm
Ventricular fibrillation. Chaotic quivering of heart caused by electrical disturbance.
While performing back blows and compression you note that the patient becomes unresponsive. What do you do?
Lay patient on floor, begin CPR while regularly looking in airway for obstruction
What is the maximum amount of time chest interruptions should be limited to?
10 seconds
What does ROSC stand for and what does it mean?
ROSC= Return of spontaneous circulation. The patient has pulses back
Name all links in the chain of survival in order
1: Early recognition
2: Early CPR
3: Early defibrillation
4: Effective ALS
5: Comprehensive care (hospital)