Compression
what is the time in which compressions should be started in witnessed cardiac arrest?
10 seconds
What is the first step taken with witnessed cardiac arrest in an adult?
Call 911(Early Access to the emergency response system)
Where do you take the pulse?
On the side of the neck (Carotid artery)
Who is an example of Early Advanced care?
Paramedics
what is the rate of compressions on an adult?
100 beats per minute
Commonly referred to as an AED
Defibrillator
What do you do if the person has no pulse?
START CPR!!!!!
Why is doing CPR important?
It provides the Brain with blood/oxygen
what is the minimum depth of compressions on an adult?
2 inches
What is the maximum amount of time to check for a pulse in suspected cardiac arrest?
10 seconds
The Ratio of compressions to ventilation in an adult.
30 compressions: 2 breaths
What causes a heart attack
blockage in the coronary arteries restricts blood flow to the heart
what should be allowed after each compression?
Recoil
What are the steps of CPR?
1. Check to see if the victim is OK by shaking them and asking if they are OK.
2. Check for a pulse.
3. Call on 2 random people to call 911 and get the AED.
4. Start chest compressions.
The Methods of opening the airway in an adult.
Head tilt-chin lift
What are the 2 steps for hands-only CPR?
Call 911 and give compressions
What is the minimum depth of compressions for an infant?
1 and 1/2 inches
Before Checking the victim you should check
To make sure the scene is safe
What do rescuers look for to assure adequate ventilation is being provided during CPR?
The rise and fall of the chest
What is V-fib
The rhythm in which the heart muscles quiver and do not contract together to pump blood.