CPR
When do we do CPR?
Why do we do CPR?
How do we start CPR?
1. When the victim is not breathing, and has no pulse.
2. To circulate oxygenated blood throughout the body to vital organs.
3. Always start with compressions unless the victim is suspected of drowning.
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
What does EAP stand for?
Emergency action plan
What is a compression of ventilation ratio for two rescuer CPR on an…
Adult
Child
Infant
Adult- 30:2
Child & infant- 15:2
Where can it be found
Employee hallway, next to the door leading to the lobby.
what does the EAP do?
Signals the entire safety team that there is an active emergency
What is a compression of ventilation ratio for one rescuer CPR on an…
Adult
Child
Infant
Adult & child- 30:2
Infant- 15:2
Which pads are plugged in and ready to go?
The adult ones
5 reasons why stopping cpr would be acceptable
•obvious sign of life
• an AED is ready to analyze
•EMS personnel arrive to take over
•to exhausted to continue
•the scene becomes dangerousHow do you use it?
Answers vary.
Compression depth for an infant
1.5 inches
Are they (adult) the only ones we have?
No, we also have pediatric ones stored in the AED.