vocab
what does cpr mean?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
how do you give consent to a baby?
with 2 thumbs
how deep should you go in chest compression on a adult?
2 inches
what is the body position while giving CPR?
Shoulders directly over hands; elbows locked
what ratio of chest compression's and breaths should you be using?
30:2
what is an AED?
It delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart when it detects an abnormal rhythm and changes the rhythm back to normal.
once you get consent from the gaudiness what should you do?
ask for any information regarding the child's medical history that may be relevant
how should you preform chest compression's on an adult?
with 2 locked arms in the center of the chest.
what should you do if If the person does not respond in any way and is not breathing or is only gasping?
assume cardiac arrest and call for an AED
on an infant how does one preform mouth to mouth?
make sure to cover both the infants mouth and noise
what is a chest compression?
a lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies
how should you act when assing a child?
stay calm as they are often influenced by how elders act
how many compressions do you give befor mouth to mouth?
30
what should you do when you first notice someone is in distress?
call 911
how should you preform cpr on a child?
with 1 hand
what does unresponsive mean?
not reacting or answering, or not reacting or answering satisfactorily
what is the age of an infant?
birth to 1 year old
how many breahts do you give when giving CPR?
2
how do you assist/approach a infant?
what must you keep in mind when you give mouth to mouth to an child or adult?
you must pinch the nose
what does responsive mean?
quick to react to people or events and to show emotions such as pleasure and affection.
what do you do if a child's guardian is around?
ask for permission to give care
at what rate does one give CPR?
100 to 120 times per minute
how do you assist/approach a child/adult?
shoulder to feet
what should you do befor each chest compression?
Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression