CPR for adult
What is the first step when approaching an unconscious adult to perform CPR
Tap their shoulder gently
What is the first step?
Tap their shoulder gently
what is the first step to approaching an unconscious infant?
tap the infants foot gently
what should you do first?
if they cant cough they need CPR
what is the first step
get friend to call 911 or if you are alone begin back blows
How do you position an adult for CPR?
Lay the person on their back, tilt their head back slightly to open the airway, and lift their chin to keep the airway clear
How do you position yourself giving CPR
Off to the side so you are not laying on their legs and have your body over theirs
how do you position an infant to give CPR
lay them on their back on a firm surface and tilt their head slightly back
how do you perform back blows
support the infants head and neck with one hand and deliver 5 back blows
how do you perform abdominal thrusts
make a fist and put it above their belly button and put your front foot between their feet
How should you check for breathing during CPR on an adult?
look for their chest to rise
How should you check for breathing during CPR on a child?
Look, listen, and feel for chest movement or breathing
how should you check for breathing
look for chest movement
if back blows don't work what should you do
chest thrusts
if abdominal thrusts do not dislodge the object what should you do next?
finger swab
How many breaths and compressions should you do?
30 compressions and 2 breaths
What is the breath to compression ratio
30 compressions 2 breaths
what is breath to compression ratio
30 compressions 2 breaths
what should you do if infant become unconscious during choking?
begin CPR
begin CPR
When should you stop the CPR?
when the person is conscious again or when a medical professional arrives
When should you stop CPR on a child?
stop if the child shows signs of life
how deep should you fingers go into the chest
1.5 inches
when should you call emergency services when dealing with a choking infant
if they become unconscious
when should you call 911
if they become unconiscous