Compressions
What are the 3 criteria for starting CPR on a patient?
Unresponsive, pulseless, apneic.
What is the first step of using an AED?
Turn it on!
What is the best method to open the airway of an unresponsive victim?
Head tilt chin lift
What is the best way to determine responsiveness in infants?
Bottoms of their feet (Babinski Reflex)
What % of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survive without intervention prior to EMS arrival?
"Daily Double"
25%
What is the importance of chest compressions?
Perfusion!
After analyzing a heart rhythm, when should a rescuer deliver a shock?
When the AED advises to do so.
How do you relieve choking in a responsive infant?
5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts
What is the recommended compression to ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
30:2
What are the two most common reasons AEDS's are unable to distribute a shock adequately?
Water and Hair on the chest.
What is the max amount of time to determine a pulse?
10 seconds
What should be done if a pediatric patient needs to be defibrillated and no pediatric pads are available?
Apply adult pads to the patient on the anterior and posterior side (front/back).
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
"DAILY DOUBLE"
Respiratory failure.
What is the recommended pulse to check in an infant?
Brachial Pulse.
To reduce fatigue, how often should a rescuer switch out with their partner?
2 minutes
What is the rate of compressions in which should be delivered while performing CPR without breaths?
100-120 compressions per minute.
What is the first step of an AED after a shock has been delivered?
"DAILY DOUBLE"
Chest Compressions.
What are the correct compression and ventilation rates for 2 rescuer CPR for an adult patient?
30:2
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 2 rescuer CPR in a child?
15:2
What are the two most important components that contribute to high quality BLS?
"DAILY DOUBLE"
Chest Compressions and Early Defibrillation.
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
"DAILY DOUBLE"
Allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions for adequate circulation.
What is the purpose of rapid defibrillation?
To take the heart and convert it from an abnormal rhythm to a normal rhythm. (Reset!)
How do you relieve choking in a responsive adult?
Abdominal Thrusts!
What is the recommended depth of compressions in a child age patient?
"DAILY DOUBLE"
2 inches
What is a consideration that AHA recommends to check every so often when performing CPR on a known choking victim?
Check the mouth for obstructions.