CPR
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Staying Alive
If the victim is conscious and choking on something- do you still do CPR?
NO.
How do you administer chest compressions on a baby?
2 fingers, 15/2
What does AED stand for?
Automatic External Defibrillator
What does the acronym DRS stand for?
Danger, Responsive, Send for Help
How many chest compressions for an adult and child?
30/2 and 15/2
What is the first thing I should do if I suspect someone is choking?
Ask them questions. Are you choking?
Check for consciousness in a baby by tickling the foot.
Name 3 signs/symptoms of choking?
red puffy face, holding neck/throat, can't speak, breath, or cough, unresponsive, panicked
Make sure the victim is on a soft surface when you do CPR.
True or False?
False. Hard Flat surface
2 inches.
Explain the difference between restrictions and obstructions? Give an example of each?
Restrictions: narrowing of airways. Allergic reaction
Obstruction: Blocking airway. Food
What should I do if a baby is choking?
5 back blows, chest compressions with 2 fingers.
Name 2 anatomical parts of the airways?
Esophagus - passage of food and liquids from throat to stomach
Epiglottis - protects the windpipe. Directs away from trachea and to esophagus
What is the main point of CPR?
IT KEEPS YOUR BLOOD FLOWING TO THE BODY/Brain WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE. YOU ARE MANUALLY PUMPING THE HEART.
What should I do if someone is unresponsive but breathing normally?
DRS - check for danger, responsiveness, Send for help. Place person in safe/comfortable position.
No need for CPR. Stay with casualty until help arrives.
What are the 6 steps to follow if someone is choking?
Ask, Encourage, Back Blows, Abdominal Thrusts, Help, Repeat (if needed)
Why is choking a larger risk for children?
smaller airways, less likely to chew food properly, may place small objects in mouth.
Explain the positioning of the hands when you do CPR. Where to they go?
Clasp hands together, use heel of your hand, middle of chest. Elbows straight.
DRS - Check for danger, Responsive, Send for Help.
Send for help immediately and start CPR. If AED available use right away.
Explain how to administer the Heimlich Maneuver?
Hand positioning.
Stand behind a person, wrap arms around their waist. Hold a clenched first between the naval and ribs.
Thrust In and Up
How is the Heimlich Maneuver different for a adults + babies? Explain.
A baby needs flipped back blows and chest compressions.