Code Blue
The minimum compression rate for an adult per minute during CPR.
What is a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute
This is a device that is found on the back of the crash cart and used to support enhancement of compressions.
What is a back board.
The device that checks a person's heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock if it has stopped beating normally.
What is an automated external defibrillator (AED).
A ratio of 30:2
What is the compression to breath ratio for an adult patient during CPR.
There are specific numbers on the crash cart that represent this.
What is the numbered locks #1 and #2 and cart #.
This is the minimum energy to be used when assessing the defibrillator during a crash cart check.
What is 150 joules.
The name of the method that opens the airway in order to give 2 breaths.
What is the Head-Tilt-Chin-Lift to open airway and give 2 breaths (1 second for each breath) watching for visible chest rise.
The observation of a red "X" on the defibrillator when unplugging from the wall indicates this.
What is a defibrillator not fully charged and cannot be used and needs to replaced and/or re-charged fully.
This is a type therapy cable that connects to the multifunction pads and to the test box when not in use.
What is the black therapy cable.
The number that activates Code Blue/Pink at KPWLA.
What is "121."
This is the department to contact for exchange of a crash cart in the event of open, used, or expired supplies.
What is Central Processing.
This is a type of therapy cable that connects to the external defibrillator paddles.
What is the gray therapy cable.
This is the American Heart Association guideline logarithm during a Code Blue.
What is CAB.
C- Circulation
A- Airway
B-Breathing
The presence of this particular signal indicates that the defibrillator is charged and ready to go when unplugged from the wall socket.
What is a green light and hourglass symbol on the defibrillator.
These are the appropriate chronological steps to check the multifunction pads on the defibrillator.
What is press these buttons in chronological order:
1. Select energy to 150 joules
2. Charge all the way to 150 joules
3. Shock button when testing the black therapy cable
4. Shock button on the external defibrillator paddles when testing the gray therapy cable