Airway/Breathing
How do you open the victim's airway
Head tilt-chin lift
The AED arrives, what do you do first?
Turn on the AED
What should you do first when you find someone collapsed on the ground?
Check for scene safety
How fast should you give chest compressions during CPR?
100-120 per minute
If you suspect someone is choking what should you do first?
Ask the victim if they are choking
How do you determine if the victim is breathing
Look, Listen, Feel (visible chest rise, listen and feel for air)
What should you do if an AED tells you, “Shock advised”?
Make sure no one is touching them and press the shock button
When should you call 911?
As soon as you see the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally
What is the correct compression depth for an adult?
At least 2 inches (2-2.4 inches)
You confirm the adult victim is choking, what should you do next?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
If infant, 5 back blows then 5 chest thrusts
For adults with a pulse, how often is a breath provided in rescue breathing?
One breath every 6 seconds (children one every 3-5 seconds)
On the AED, one electrode pad should be placed on the right side of the chest, between the right nipple and right collarbone. The other electrode pad should be placed...
On the left side of the chest a few inches below the armpit.
What is the proper way to determine unresponsiveness?
Tap the victim and shout, "Are you okay?"
What is the compression to breath ratio for an adult?
30:2 (15:2 for children with 2 person CPR)
How long should you perform the Heimlich maneuver?
Until object comes out or the victim becomes unresponsive (if unresponsive, begin CPR)