CPR Basics
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
How deep should chest compressions be for an adult?
2 Inches
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What should you do if the person has a pacemaker and you need to use an AED?
Place the AED pads at least 1 inch away from the pacemaker.
How deep should chest compressions be for a child?
2 Inches
What is the first step before starting CPR on an unconscious person?
Make Sure the scene is safe.
Where should your hands be placed when performing chest compressions on an adult?
Center of the chest on the lower half of the sternum.
hat is the purpose of an AED?
To deliver an electric shock to restart the heart.
How do you perform CPR on a drowning victim?
Begin with 2 rescue breaths, then continue with compressions.
How many hands should you use for compressions on a small child?
Use one hand for compressions if the child is small.
How many chest compressions should be given per minute during CPR?
100-120 compressions per minute
How do you open the airway of an unconscious victim?
Use the head-tilt, chin-lift technique
Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?
One pad on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left side of the chest.
Should you remove clothing before applying AED pads?
Yes, remove any clothing that obstructs pad placement.
How deep should chest compressions be for an infant?
About 1.5 inches
What is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adult CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths (30:2)
When giving rescue breaths, how long should each breath last?
About 1-2 second, enough to make the chest rise.
Should you continue CPR while the AED analyzes the heart rhythm?
No
What do you do if you suspect a spinal injury during CPR?
Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver to open the airway instead of the head-tilt, chin-lift.
Where do you place your fingers for infant chest compressions?
ust below the nipple line on the breastbone.
What is the purpose of chest compressions during CPR?
To pump blood to the brain and other vital organs
What should you do if the chest does not rise after giving a rescue breath?
Reposition the head and try another breath.
Can an AED be used on a child under 8 years old?
Yes
How do you modify CPR for a pregnant woman?
Perform compressions as usual, but position the woman slightly on her left side if possible
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for infant and child CPR when performed by a single rescuer?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.