CPR STEPS
What is the depth of compressions on an adult
2in or 1/3 chest
You notice the compressor's rate is dropping. What do you say?
tell them to increase speed
The compression-ventilation ratio for two rescuer INFANT CPR is?
15:2
What is the first step in using an AED?
turn it on
Do not resuscitate
After you check for breathing and pulse, what do you do next?
start the emergency response system and send someone to get an aed
What is the main role of the Team Leader
assign roles, make decisions
Where should the hands be placed on the chest for adult CPR?
hands should be placed on the lower half of breast bone
resume compressions
How do you relive choking in an INFANT?
5 back slaps, 5 chest thrusts
How many minutes or cycles of cpr should you do before switching positions
Why would tell the compressor they aren't allowing for chest recoil important chest recoil important during high-quality CPR?
It allows the heart to adequately refill with blood between compressions, ensuring better blood flow.
What is the preferred hand technique for two rescuer infant CPR?
compressions with thumbs
What is the purpose of the aed
analyze hearts rhythm, restore normal heart rhythm
How long should should it take to do 2 breaths and get back to compressions
less than 10 seconds
how do you ensure an effective breath is given?
tilt the chin
What action can the team take during and after a resuscitation attempt that helps individual team members perform better and identifies system strengths and weaknesses?
debriefing
depth of infant compressions (in inches)
1.5 inches
what can you not place an aed pad over (2 things)
pacemaker, medicine patch, jewlery/metal, wet areas, excessive hair
if the chest is hairy, how can you get it clear for pads if there is no razor?
use a second pair of pads to remove hair
The term for letting the chest return back to normal after a compression
complete recoil
repeating orders back to confirm understanding is known as:
closed loop communication
The rescuers knows its rescue breaths are effective when what happens?
when the chest rises
what does aed stand for
automatic external defibrillation
If any choking victim goes unresponsive, what do you do?
Begin CPR