CPR & AED
What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for an adult?
30:2
You see a child running on the pool deck. What should you do?
Tell them to walk for their safety.
How long should you check for breathing and pulse before starting CPR?
At least 5 seconds, no more than 10 seconds
What’s the first thing you should do when approaching a person who needs care?
Check the scene for safety
The pool is crowded with patrons and you cannot see the bottom
Slide-in Entry
How do you place an AED on an adult?
Upper right, Lower left
You find an adult who collapsed by the pool and is unresponsive. The scene is safe. What’s your first step?
Check for responsiveness and breathing
A mother informs you her 8-month-old is choking on a grape. What are your next steps?
-Activate EAP
-Obtain consent
-Preform 5 back blows and 5 chests thrust until airway is clear
(Support the infant's neck and use gravity)
How do you care for a person who is bleeding severely?
-Activate EAP
-Apply direct pressure with a sterile dressing
-Use tourniquet if necessary
What rescue is used for a victim who is conscious and facing you?
Front Rescue.
What is the correct compression depth for adult CPR?
At least 2 inches
A conscious swimmer suddenly grabs their chest and has trouble breathing. What might be happening?
Possible heart attack—activate EMS and monitor
What should you do if your first rescue breath doesn’t make the chest rise?
Re-tilt the head and try a second breath.
What should you do for a person having a seizure in the water?
Support their head, keep them above water, and remove them once the seizure ends
The pool is 6ft deep and you are on an elevated stand. The water is clear of patrons.
-Compact Jump
When should you place AED pads on a person?
As soon as the AED is available and turned on
A child jumped into the pool head-first and hit their head on the bottom of the pool. The child is responsive and holding their head.
-Activate EAP
-Extricate from water using spinal motion restriction
What should you do if a person vomits during rescue breathing?
Turn them onto their side, clear the airway using a gloved hand, then resume care.
How should you care for a chemical burn on someone's hand?
-Activate EAP
-Brush the chemical away with another object
What is the first thing you should do before approaching a distressed swimmer?
-Activate EAP
What are the correct steps of using an AED?
-Dry chest if needed
-Turn on AED
-Place pads
-Plug in
You are off-duty lifeguard when you see the on-duty lifeguard enter the water for a male who is unresponsive. What do you say over the radio?
Aquatics to BM we have a life-threatening emergency. We have an unresponsive male in the pool, call 911 and bring me an AED.
How often should rescue breaths be given to an infant with a pulse but not breathing?
1 breath every 3 seconds
What should you do for a person having a diabetic emergency who is conscious but confused?
Give them something with sugar (Glucose gel)
Which water entry is used when the water is deeper than 7 feet and the victim is far away from you?
-Stride Jump