AED's
Turn it on and follow the prompts
What is the first step for using the AED?
5 cycles of CPR, about every 2 mins, or sooner if fatigued
How often should the compressor switch roles?
No normal breathing, pulse felt
What is rescue breathing for a child?
Breaths given too quickly or with too much force
What can cause gastric inflation?
Can cough and may wheeze between coughs
What is a mild airway obstruction?
Immediately resume CPR after AED use
What is your first step after delivering shock with the AED?
Bring the face into the mask
What is the the "E/C"technique?
Temp/altered mental state/weak pulse/pale skin
What are the signs of poor perfusion?
1 breath every 2-3 secs
What is rescue breaths for infants (and children)?
Cannot cough, speak or cry
What is severe airway obstruction?
10 secs between AED application
How long should you take between using the AED and starting CPR?
30:2
Recoil
Minimize Interruptions
What are the 3 critical concepts for performing high quality CPR?
30:2 changes to 15:2
What happens when you change from one rescuer to two with a child or infant?
Signs of poor perfusion despite effective oxygenation and ventilation + HR < 60/min
When do you switch from rescue breathing only to CPR?
Make a fist with one hand
What is abdominal thrusts?
Water and other liquids conduct electricity
Can you use an AED if the person is in snow or a small puddle?
May sound like a snort, snore or groan
What is agonal breathing or gasping?
External ear canal is level with the top of the shoulders
What is the neutral position?
1 pad on the chest and 1 pad on the back
What is the best AED placement on infants?
Begin CPR starting with chest compressions, do not check for a pulse
What do you do if the responsive choking person goes unresponsive?
Daily Double: Shock from AED will not the baby and positioning the pregnant woman who is revived.
Can you use an AED on a pregnant woman?
What is LUD?
Respiratory depression can result in respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest
What is an opoid emergency?
Approximately 4cm (1.5")
Approximately 5cm(2")
At least 5cm (2")
What is the correct depth for compressions in an infant, child and adult?
30 compressions and 2 breaths
May push the foreign body down causing further obstruction.
What is a blind finger sweep?