BLS 1
If a person is NOT breathing and has NOT pulse, what do you start?
HIGH QUALITY CPR
What is the Compression Rate per Minute?
100-120
What is the first step in using the AED?
Turn it ON
If a person was swimming and becomes pulseless, needing the AED, what do you do?
Pull out of the water and wipe the chest off
For a Responsive Infant who is chocking, what do you do next?
5 back slaps, 5 chest thrusts
At what time frame should you switch positions in CPR?
2 minutes (5 cycles)
In centimeters, how far do you compress on an adult?
5cm
What is the next step in using the AED after attaching the AED pads?
Follow the Prompts
In an out of hospital event, you start CPR on a person and 2 more rescuers arrive, what should 2 of the rescuers alternate doing?
Chest Compressions
What do you do next for an UNRESPONSIVE choking infant?
CPR
If you notice the person giving chest compressions is not giving full chest recoil, what do you do?
Tell them that there is a decrease in chest recoil
If a person is NOT breathing and NO Pulse, what ACTION is most likely to impact their Survival?
Hight Quality CPR
Why do we shave or use a set a pads to remove the hair off of a Hairy Chested person?
The pads won't stick and the shock will be delivered incorrectly
In 2 rescuer CPR, what do you alternate every 2 minutes
Compressor Role
Compression to breath ratio for 1 and 2 rescuer INFANT CPR?
1 rescuer- 30:2
2 rescuer- 15:2
By allowing complete chest recoil, what will the heart do between compressions?
Adequately REFILL
How do you know you are using the bag valve mask appropriately when giving breaths?
chest rise and fall with each breath
What is the reason for getting the AED on a pulseless person? (hint: Early Defibrillation)
To eliminate an abnormal heart rhythm
A choking victim becomes unresponsive, what do you do next?
CPR
What is the depth in Centimeters for chest compressions in a CHILD?
5cm
What modification of CPR do you perform on an UNRESPONSIVE CHOKING victim?
Check for an obstructing object with each airway check
In a code, when the team members know their positions in an event, what is this called?
Clear Roles and Responsibilities
Why is defibrillation important?
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm.
What is it called when team members know their boundaries?
Knowing your Limitations
A person has no pulse and gasping sounds, is gasping normal and what do you do next?
Not normal breathing and start CPR