BLS for infants and Children
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer of a 3 year old child?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
responsible person for making treatment decision or it directs resuscitation
TEAM LEADER
What are the 3 components of CPR?
Chest compressions; Airway; Breathing
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a 7 year old child when 2 or more rescuers are present?
15 compressions to 2 breaths
responsible person in giving information to the team leader and calls the code
Primary Nurse
If you suspect that an unresponsive victim has head or neck trauma, what is the preferred method for opening the airway?
Jaw Thrust
For what age victim is the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique recommended when 2 or more rescuers are present?
An infant younger than 1 year
responsible person in providing basic airway management/ provides ventilation
Airway Manager
What is the first action you should take when planning to help or provide CPR?
Verify that the scene is SAFE for you and the victim
What is the correct chest compression depth for a child?
At least one third the depth of the chest, or about 5 cm
Responsible person in preparing and handing medication from crash cart to IV Nurse
Medication Nurse
As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making snorting sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action?
START high quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Give at least 2 signs of poor perfusion
weak pulse; paleness; cool extremities; decrease responsiveness
Records the time of interventions and medications and controls the defibrillator
Recorder/Timer
TRUE or FALSE: It is correct to give a shock using a defibrillator in patient with Asystole (flatline)
FALSE