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?
1. Call 911
2. Start CPR
What are 2 examples of PPE?
1. Gloves
2. Face mask
3. Gown
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 long should you wash you hands for to lower your risk of infection or disease transmission?
Atleast 20 seconds
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)
What are two options for AED pad placement on a child?
1. Middle of chest and middle of back between the shoulder blades
2. Cut the pads to fit in the upper right chest and lower left chest without touching
Around what age and weight is a "child" considered an adult for CPR and AED pads?
Around the age of 8 and over 55 pounds
What are the 3 Cs for an emergency situation?
Check
Call
Care
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 the acronym SAM stand for? When is it used?
Signs and Symptoms
Allergies
Medications and Medical History
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
What is the term for breathing that is abnormal and characterized by involuntary gasping?
Agonal breathing
How does the Heimlich maneuver change for a pregnant person? Why?
Chest compressions over abdominal thrusts to not harm baby.