Adult CPR
Compression to Ventilation ratio for Adult CPR?
30:2
2- Rescuer Compression to Ventilation ratio for Infants
15:2
What action do you take prior to pressing the shock button on the AED?
Clear the patient
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
When an alert and responsive infant is choking, what is the first action to take?
Inspect the infant's mouth and see what the object that is causing the airway obstruction.
A middle aged man collapses. What action is most important to this victims survival?
A: Chest compression
2: AED
3: Ambu-bag ventilation
A: Chest compression
What is the depth on compression for an Infant?
1.5 inches
What is the first thing you do when you obtain the AED?
Turn it on
What does BLS stand for?
Basic Life Support
Demonstrate the universal sign of choking.
Demonstrates this in class
Where do you place your hands when performing CPR? _________ half of the breastbone.
A. Upper
B. Middle
C. Lower
C. Lower half of the breastbone
Where do we check pulses on an infant? Show me where this location is.
Brachial pulse
What is the 2nd step after turning the AED on?
Following the AED Prompts
What does BVM stand for?
Bag Valve Mask aka Ambu-bag
What is the technique used for a choking infant who is responsive and alert?
5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
Scenario: A homeless, high individual is in cardiac arrest. Is it safe to perform mouth-to-mouth?
A. Yes
B. No
B. No-You should know your limitations.
What is the first thing you check when you arrive at the scene?
Check for Scene Safety
You can use adult AED pads on a patient with a pacemaker.
A. True
B. False
A. True
What does A-E-D stand for?
Automatic
External
Defibrillator
It is appropriate to perform blind sweeps in an infant mouth when choking.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Why is it important to allow full chest recoil?
A. It prevents blood from backing up into the lungs
B. It allows the heart to adequately refill with blood between compressions
B. It allows the heart to adequately refill with blood between compressions
What are you looking for when your assessing a child's breathing pattern?
Checking for rise and fall of the chest
What can you do if the patient has a hairy chest and the AED pads do not stick?
Use a razor or infant AED pads
What does C-P-R stand for? Write it on the board.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Demonstrate the proper technique to perform the heimlich maneuver.
Demonstrates this in class