Airway/Breathing
How do you open the victim's airway
Head tilt-chin lift
On the AED, one electrode pad should be placed on the right side of the chest, between the right nipple and right collarbone. The other electrode pad should be placed...
On the left side of the chest a few inches below the armpit.
What should you do first when you find someone collapsed on the ground?
Check for scene safety
How fast should you give chest compressions during CPR?
100-120 per minute
If you suspect someone is choking what should you do first?
Ask the victim if they are choking
How do you determine if the victim is breathing
Look, Listen, Feel (visible chest rise, listen and feel for air)
What should you do if an AED tells you, “Shock advised”?
Make sure no one is touching them and press the shock button
When should you call 911?
As soon as you see the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally
What is the correct compression depth for an adult?
At least 2 inches (2-2.4 inches)
You confirm the adult victim is choking, what should you do next?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
For suspected trauma how do you open the airway?
Jaw thrust maneuver
What should you do if there are no child pads for the AED?
Use the adult pads
What is the proper way to determine unresponsiveness?
Tap the victim and shout, "Are you okay?"
What song(s) can help you keep the right rhythm for chest compressions?
"Stayin' Alive" or "Baby Shark"
How long should you perform the Heimlich maneuver?
Until object comes out or the victim becomes unresponsive
For adults with a pulse, how often is a breath provided in rescue breathing?
One breath every 6 seconds
The AED arrives, what do you do first?
Turn on the AED
You establish that the victim does not respond... What do you do if you are alone?
Activate your emergency response system (911) and get an AED.
What is the compression to breath ratio for an adult?
30:2
What should be done for an infant that is choking?
5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts
For children with a pulse, how often is a breath provided in rescue breathing?
One breath every 3-5 seconds
During CPR, the AED says “no shock advised.” What do you do next?
How long should you check for a pulse?
5-10 seconds
What is the compression to breath ration for two person CPR of a child?
15:2
You are performing the Heimlich Maneuver when the victim becomes unresponsive, what should you do?
Immediately begin CPR