CPR
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for an adult in cardiac arrest?
30 compressions to 2 ventilations
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
What should be started immediately after cardiac arrest is recognized?
Quality CPR/Compressions
What is the first step when you arrive to a scene?
Check scenery
When the heart suddenly stops beating it is called...
Cardiac Arrest
What should be the best heart rate per minute a patient should return to?
100-120 bpm
What is the first step to perform when preparing the patient for the AED?
Lay the patient on a dry,flat surface and remove clothing.
After ROSC survival rate improves, what is the next step to helping your patients health?
(ex; Underlying cause, minimize complications, follow up check ups.)
What does the CPR Stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Changes in the heartbeats normal rhythm
Arrhythmia
What is the appropriate compression depth for CPR compressions on an adult?
At least 2 1/2 inches
The AED pads for an adult should be placed where?
Upper right side of chest and lower left side of the chest.
What or who should you summon after recognizing cardiac arrest in a patient?
Summon emergency services for rapid response
What does A,B,C stand for in first aid?
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
Major artery on either side of the neck
Carotid Artery
Where and how should the hands be placed when performing CPR compressions?
Centered on the lower half of the sternum with the dominant hand over the less dominate with fingers interlocked and elbows locked out
Once you have attached the AED pads to a person what are your next steps?
Activate the AED to analyze the heart rhythm and follow the voice commands
Correctly state the 5 steps in the chain of survival
1) Immediate Recognition of the cardiac arrest
2) Early CPR and emphasis on chest compressions
3) Rapid defibrillation
4) Effective professional cardiac life support
5) Post-cardiac arrest care
When you attempt to give an unresponsive adult a rescue breath and the chest does not appear to rise, what should you do next?
Repeat the Head tilt/chin maneuver and attempt the breath again.
A protection of a bystander whom acted as a caregiver in an emergency situation
Good Samaritan Law
When performing multi provider CPR when should you switch positions? What do you yell and when?
After shock is delivered or if no shock is advised, you should do what?
Perform about 2 minutes of CPR or about 5 cycles of 30 compressions to 2 ventilations
This link in the Chain of Survival involves the immediate use of an AED to shock the heartbeat back to rhythm. What is it?
Rapid Defibrillation
Arriving first to the scene, you find an unresponsive person with no pulse that has thrown up. You feel full CPR is not something you are comfortable giving them. What would be the next best action to do?
Begin compression only CPR
Define ROSC
Return of Spontaneous Circulation