ZAP!
What is always the first step when using an AED
Turn it on
Amount of time you should check for breathing before performing CPR
5-10 seconds
What is the proper rate for chest compressions on victims of all ages?
100-120/min.
What does "CPR stand for"
What is "cardiopulmonary resuscitation"
What should you do if a victim has a medication patch in the location of where you want to put an AED pad?
remove medication patch, wipe the area, apply the pad
Describe the Proper position of the AED pads
upper right, lower left side of the chest
What is the ratio of compressions to rescue breaths when performing adult CPR (one or two rescuer)
30:2
How do you relieve a foreign body airway obstruction in a conscious infant?
What is "5 back slaps/blows followed by 5 chest thrusts"
What is the first link in the pediatric, out-of-hospital, chain of survival?
PREVENTION
What does the mnemonic FAST stand for in terms of stroke?
face, arm, speech, time
What should you do if the AED pads do not stick on a victim's hairy chest?
quickly shave the hair or place pads on the hairy chest and rip it off. Then apply another set of pads
How can you tell that your rescue breaths are effective?
visibly seeing the chest rise
What is the depth of compressions for an adult?
Adult- 2-2.4 inches
This occurs when a blockage occurs in the cardiac/coronary arteries and blood flow is slowed or cut off to critical cardiac muscle
heart attack/ myocardial infarction
Why is it important to hold an infant's head lower than the trunk when performing back slaps/chest thrusts to a choking infant?
uses gravity to move the object out of the airway
Why is it important to not touch a person while the AED is analyzing?
It can prevent the AED from analyzing the rhythm accurately
Name 2 common causes of cardiac arrest in children
airway and breathing problems; SIDS; traumatic injuries or accidents
What is the proper depth of chest compressions for a child vs an infant?
Child- 2 inches
infant 1.5 inches
Name 3 common signs/symptoms of a heart attack
chest pain/pressure (may extend to jaw, shoulder, back), difficulty breathing, tachycardia, nausea, light-headedness, pale/blue skin, excessive sweating
What are the 2 different methods for opening an airway?
head tilt/chin lift
jaw thrust
What lethal heart arrhythmia can be corrected with an AED?
ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia
What is "EMS arrives; scene becomes unsafe; you are too tired to continue; victim shows obvious signs of life"
Describe the 2 methods that are used to provide chest compressions to an infant
2 fingers, just below nipple line
2 hands encircling chest, same location
This occurs when the heart stops functioning completely. It can result from ventricular fibrillation
cardiac arrest
You should always try to minimize interruptions in chest compressions to ______ seconds or less
10