TEAM DYNAMICS
Teams function best when..
When there are clear roles and responsibilites
Can you use pediatric AED pads on an adult?
No
Compression to breath ratio for 1 rescuer infant
30:2
How do you relieve an airway obstruction in a choking infant?
Perform 5 back blows & 5 chest thrusts.
What type of victim requires CPR?
No heart rate & no breathing
Who is responsible for switching positions?
The member performing compressions
Why is using the AED important for survival?
It restores the heart to normal rhythm
Compression to breath ratio for 2 rescuer child
15:2
What do you do when an adult who is choking becomes unresponsive?
Start CPR with chest compressions.
What if the victim has a heart rate but is not breathing?
Provide rescue breathing
When the compressor isn't compressing fast or deep enough. What does the team member say?
"You need to compress at a rate of 100-120 per minute
What is the first thing you do when you take out the AED?
Turn it on
What is the compression depth for the child?
2 inches or 1/3 of the chest
The unresponsive choking victim starts having agonal breathing, what do you do?
Perform CPR
When a member of the team suggests you increase the rate of compressions. They are...
Providing constructive feedback
Who is responsible for yelling "clear, don't touch the patient!"
Person responsible for the AED
What if the chest is hairy? What steps should I take before using AED?
Shave the chest or use a pad to rip off hair IF you have 2 sets.
What do you do when a choking infant becomes unresponsive?
Perform CPR, check mouth for the object?
What sign does an adult make when they are choking?
Hands to the throat.
What steps should be taken when a victim is submerged in water?
Take them out of the water & dry them off before applying AED pads
When the AED detects VFIB, what do you do?
Follow the AED prompts
Why is chest recoil important when compressing the chest?
It allows the heart to refill between compressions.
How are compressions delivered to the infant?
Thumbs encircling chest or two straight fings.
An infant starts coughing then makes no sound and is becoming Cyanotic. What do you do?
Perform 5 back blows & 5 chest thrusts
When you have a suspected opioid overdose, what is the best way to protect yourself?
Use a barrier when performing rescue breathing.