Adult CPR
What is the correct rate of compressions?
100-120bpm
What is the correct rate of compressions for an infant?
100-120bpm
What is the first step you do when an AED arrives?
Turn it on
If an individual is unresponsive, has no pulse and isn't breathing, what should you do?
Start CPR
Why is full chest recoil important?
Allows for the heart to fully refill with blood after each compression
For 1-rescuer infant CPR, what is the ratio for compressions to breaths?
30 and 2
If someone is submerged in water, can you use an AED? If so, what should you do?
Pull person out of water, quickly dry off chest if you can.
If a person has a very hairy chest and the AED pads don't stick very well, what should you do?
If there is a razor in your first aid kit, shave the chest. If there is no razor, but there are two sets of AED pads in the kit, use one set to stick on and rip off, then use the second set.
How deep on an adults chest should you perform compressions?
2 inches
How deep on an infants chest should you do compressions?
At least 1/3 the depth of their chest (about 1.5 inches or 4cm)
Can you use adult AED pads on an infant?
No
Around what age is a "child" considered an adult for CPR and AED pads?
Around the age of 8
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
About every 2 minutes (around 5 cycles of CPR)
When you are doing 2-rescuer CPR, what is the compression to breath ratio?
15 and 2
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
If an infant has an airway obstruction, what should you do?
Start with 5 back blows then 5 chest thrusts.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the compression landmark for where your fingers should be placed when giving CPR and what should you avoid?
Center of the chest, just below the nipple line. Avoid the lower part of the sternum (xiphoid process).
Why is early defibrillation important to survival?
It can take away the abnormal heart rythym
The element of team dynamics "clear roles and responsibilities" relates to what when it comes to a resuscitation event?
All team members should know their tasks and positions.