CPR Basics
What does "CPR" stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Name 2 songs that you can use to keep a good CPR compression rate
"Baby Shark"
"I Will Survive"
"Dancing Queen"
"Another One Bites the Dust"
What is the age range considered an "infant"? (for CPR guidelines)
0-12 months
How deep should adult compressions be?
At least 2 inches
What is the first step when starting CPR?
Check and make sure the scene is safe, check to see if the person is breathing/responsive
True or False: You need to be certified to give CPR
FALSE: 911 responders can direct you on how to perform CPR if needed
True or False: Women are less likely to receive bystander CPR in public than men
TRUE: This is true for a number of reasons, mostly because of the fear of accusations or inappropriate touching.
How deep should an infant's chest compressions be?
1.5 inches deep
How many compressions per minute be done for adult CPR?
100-120/min
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What is the compression-to-breath ratio?
30:2
True or False: CPR restarts the heart
FALSE: CPR keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and organs until defibrillation (AED) can fix the heart's rhythm
True or False: Unlike adults, cardiac arrest in infants is usually caused by breathing issues rather than heart problems.
TRUE: Infants, but mostly newborns, have more breathing problems vs cardiac issues because their lungs undergo a dramatic transition from fluid-filled sacs in the womb to air-filled organs at birth
What depth should you NOT exceed when doing adult CPR?
2.4 inches
Where should AED pads be placed on an adult?
Upper right chest and lower left side
True or False: Mouth-to-mouth is necessary for adult CPR
FALSE: For adults, chest compressions are sufficient
For every minute without CPR, the chance of survival drops by this amount.
10%
What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute for an infant?
100-120/minute
How long should you check for breathing?
No more than 10 seconds
True or False: You can use an AED on a victim in water
FALSE: Remove them from water and dry the chest first
What is the "Hands-Only" approach?
When you skip the rescue breaths and just do chest compressions
This invention is used to give mechanical chest compressions, and has been widely used in the EMT/ER field
LUCAS Chest Compression System
The compression-to-breath ratio changes to this when two rescuers are present.
15:2
What is the law that protects responders from legal action?
The Good Samaritain Law
What is the first (and most important) step of using an AED?
Turning it on and listening to the instructions