Scene Safety & Assessment
Before helping any victims, what is the FIRST thing you check?
Scene safety
Correct compression rate?
100-120 per minute
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What is the universal sign of choking?
Hands clutching throat or face turns redish/purple
Infant CPR uses how many fingers?
2 fingers
After checking scene safety, what are the next two steps?
Check responsiveness and call for help/ activate EMS
Correct compression depth for adults?
At least 2 inches
When should the AED be used?
As soon as it arrives
Conscious adult choking, what is the first action?
Abdominal thrusts
Child CPR compressions depth?
About 2 inches (1/3 chest depth)
When should you call 911 during a cardiac emergency?
As soon as unresponsiveness and abnormal breathing are identified
Compression to breath ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR?
30:2
What must you say before delivering shock?
Clear!
If a choking person becomes unconscious, what do you start?
CPR
Compression ratio for 2 rescuers (child/ infant)?
15:2
What breathing is NOT considered normal breathing?
Gasping (agonal breathing)
When should rescuers switch compressors?
Every 2 minutes
Who do AED pads go for adults and larger children?
Upper right chest and low left side under nipple line
Where should abdominal thrust be delivered?
Above the navel
What is the first step for severe bleeding?
Apply firm direct pressure
True or False: If you are unsure whether a person has a pulse, start CPR
True
TWO signs CPR is effective?
Chest rises with breaths/AED/advises shock/ person moves or breathes
Where should AED pads be placed for an infant or smaller child?
One pad on the center of the chest and one pad on the back (front and back placement)
If you see an object in the mouth during CPR, what do you do?
Remove it if visible
What is the first steps for burns?
Cool with clean running water