Airway Obstruction in Unconscious Persons 3
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What is the recommended depth of chest compression for a child?

  • 3 inches (7.5 cm)
  • 2 inches (5 cm) (correct)
  • 1 inch (2.5 cm)
  • 1/4 the depth of the child's chest

    • What is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious person?

  • Their hair
  • Their own hand
  • Their clothes
  • Their tongue (correct)

    • What should you do before delivering the second rescue breath to a child or infant?

  • Give the breath more forcefully
  • Allow the delivered breath to naturally escape their lungs (correct)
  • Start chest compressions
  • Check for signs of life

    • What is the correct method to open the airway in a non-trauma victim?

    <p>Head tilt/chin lift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you switch to two-handed CPR?

    <p>When one-handed compressions become uncomfortable or you are not delivering the proper compression depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to watch for the chest to rise when delivering rescue breaths to children?

    <p>To approximate the amount of air being delivered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid when performing the head tilt/chin lift maneuver?

    <p>Lifting the chin too hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate of chest compressions for children?

    <p>100 to 120 per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if you deliver a rescue breath too forcefully or with too much volume?

    <p>The lungs will collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate of chest compressions when performing CPR on a child?

    <p>100 to 120 compressions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you open the airway of a child who isn't suspected of sustaining a spinal injury?

    <p>By using the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid doing when performing CPR?

    <p>Knowingly placing yourself in harm's way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to perform rescue breathing properly during CPR?

    <p>It is important, as it can be effective only if conducted properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended sequence of CPR cycles?

    <p>30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you open the child's airway?

    <p>After delivering the first 30 chest compression cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if air enters the stomach during CPR?

    <p>Gastric distension and vomiting will occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should it take to fill a child's lungs using manual rescue breathing?

    <p>One second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver?

    <p>To open the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do after opening the child's airway using the head tilt/chin lift method?

    <p>Pinch their nose shut and deliver the first rescue breath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of chest compressions in CPR?

    <p>To pump blood throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you perform one-handed chest compression on a child?

    <p>By pressing straight down on the child's chest with your palm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you stop performing CPR?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of chest compression cycles before attempting to deliver rescue breaths?

    <p>30 chest compression cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of proper training in rescue breathing during CPR?

    <p>It is important, as it can be effective only if conducted properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of most cardiac arrest situations involving infants and children?

    <p>Respiratory component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you stop continuing the resuscitation attempt?

    <p>After 10 minutes of CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pediatric pads in AEDs?

    <p>To deliver lower energy levels to infants and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to CPR in infant cardiac arrest situations?

    <p>High-quality, 'fast-n-hard' CPR with rescue breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to continue the resuscitation attempt following the latest recommended CPR guidelines?

    <p>To ensure the victim receives the best possible care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of chest compressions in CPR?

    <p>To restore blood circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to defibrillation in infants and children?

    <p>Using pediatric pads with lower energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to follow the latest recommended CPR guidelines?

    <p>To ensure the victim receives the best possible care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct placement for chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>Just below the nipple line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended sequence for conducting CPR on an infant?

    <p>Compressions - Airway - Breathing - Defibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a barrier device during CPR?

    <p>To prevent disease transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you quickly find the correct placement for chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>By placing three fingers in the center of the infant's chest with the top finger between the nipples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended age range for infant CPR?

    <p>Under 1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use protective exam gloves during CPR?

    <p>To prevent disease transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in conducting CPR on an unresponsive infant?

    <p>Check for consciousness by tapping or tickling the bottom of the infant's foot and making noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a barrier device during mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing?

    <p>To prevent disease transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of non-traumatic infant cardiac arrests?

    <p>Suffocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the resuscitation attempt for an unresponsive infant?

    <p>CPR including rescue breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is rescue breathing important in infant CPR?

    <p>It helps to restore breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of CPR for an unresponsive infant?

    <p>To restore breathing and circulation until reaching the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done for an infant in cardiac arrest, regardless of the cause?

    <p>Provide CPR including rescue breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of CPR for an infant in cardiac arrest?

    <p>It is necessary to restore breathing and circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is proper training in infant CPR important?

    <p>It helps to ensure that CPR is performed correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended course of action for an unresponsive infant?

    <p>Provide CPR including rescue breathing until reaching the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you place your fingers to find the proper finger placement on the center of the infant's sternum?

    <p>Just above the nipple line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you stabilize the infant's head during CPR?

    <p>By holding the forehead with your hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended depth for chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>1.5 inches deep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to release the pressure on the infant's chest between compressions?

    <p>To allow the chest wall to recoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of chest compressions in infant CPR?

    <p>To increase blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you deliver chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>Fast and hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid stiff or spastic motions during chest compressions?

    <p>To reduce the risk of bone fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to delivering chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>With smooth and fluid-like motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in checking for consciousness in an unresponsive infant?

    <p>Tapping or tickling the bottom of the infant's foot and making noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you place the infant for CPR?

    <p>On a firm, flat surface, such as the floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you stabilize the infant's head during CPR?

    <p>By positioning yourself beside the infant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should chest compressions be placed on an infant?

    <p>Just below the nipple line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you find the correct placement for chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>By placing three fingers in the center of the infant's chest with the top finger between the nipples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct technique for chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>Using the heel of one hand on the center of the chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate of chest compressions for infant CPR?

    <p>100-120 compressions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using protective exam gloves during CPR?

    <p>To protect the rescuer from bodily fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid doing when performing chest compressions on an infant?

    <p>Pausing between compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver in infant CPR?

    <p>To open the airway and allow for breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you position the infant's head during CPR?

    <p>Gently tilted back with the chin lifted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended rate of chest compressions for infant CPR?

    <p>100 to 120 compressions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to ensure the victim's airway remains open during CPR?

    <p>Perform a head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you deliver rescue breaths to an infant during CPR?

    <p>Cover the infant's nose and mouth with your mouth and blow for 1 second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to keep your fingers on the victim's chest during CPR?

    <p>To ensure the proper location for chest compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you avoid doing when opening the airway during CPR?

    <p>Tilting the head back too far</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Airway Obstruction

    • The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious person.
    • The tongue can fall back into the throat when the person is not conscious enough to prevent it.

    Opening the Airway

    • Use the head tilt/chin lift method for non-trauma victims to open the airway.
    • Place one hand on the forehead and the other hand underneath the chin.
    • Gently push down on the forehead while lifting the chin to open the airway.
    • Be cautious not to lift the chin too hard, as it can close the child's mouth, and tilting the head too far back can occlude the airway.

    Rescue Breathing

    • The rescue breathing portion of child/infant CPR is highly recommended.
    • If not properly trained, "fast-n-hard" chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute are appropriate.
    • However, rescue breathing must be conducted properly to be effective.

    Child CPR Technique

    • After opening the airway, pinch the nose shut and deliver the first rescue breath slowly and evenly until the chest visually rises.
    • Chest compressions can begin after the first rescue breath.
    • Use one-handed or two-handed compressions depending on the child's size and your strength.
    • Press straight down on the child's chest hard enough to compress the sternum 2 inches (5 cm) or approximately 1/3 the depth of the child's chest.
    • Deliver chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.

    CPR Cycle

    • Deliver 30 "hard-n-fast" chest compression cycles, followed by 2 rescue breaths.
    • Continue CPR cycles until an AED or EMS arrives, the victim shows obvious signs of life, or the scene becomes too unsafe to continue care.

    Infant CPR

    • Cardiac arrest in infants is uncommon but can occur due to asphyxia or respiratory ailments.
    • Most non-traumatic infant cardiac arrests respond favorably to rescue breathing.
    • All unresponsive infants should receive CPR, including rescue breathing, until reaching the hospital if possible.

    Universal Precautions

    • Minimal universal precautions for CPR include:
      • Protective exam gloves
      • Barrier device when using mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing

    Infant CPR Protocol

    • Conduct CPR on infants under the age of one year.
    • Follow the National CPR Standards: Compressions - Airway - Breathing - Defibrillation (CABD).
    • Check for consciousness by tapping or tickling the infant's foot and making noise.
    • If unresponsive, position the infant on a flat surface, with the face up, and begin compressions.

    Compression Technique

    • Proper placement for chest compressions is just below the nipple line.
    • Place three fingers in the center of the infant's chest, with the top finger between the nipples, to find the correct placement.

    Keys to Successful CPR

    • High-quality, "fast-n-hard" CPR, including rescue breathing, gives the infant the greatest chance of survival.
    • Continue CPR until:
      • The infant shows signs of life (breathing or moving).
      • Another person with higher training takes over.
      • Physical exhaustion or injury prevents continuation.
      • It becomes too dangerous to continue.

    Defibrillation

    • Most newer model AEDs deliver normal defibrillation energy levels to adults or children, depending on the size pad selected.
    • Pediatric pads are designed for children and deliver lower energy levels to infants and children up to eight years old/less than 55 pounds.

    Infant CPR

    • Infant CPR should be conducted on any child under the age of one year.
    • To check for consciousness, tap or tickle the bottom of the infant's foot and make noise.

    Compressions

    • Proper placement for chest compressions on an infant is just below the nipple line, at the center of the infant's sternum.
    • To find the correct placement, place three fingers in the center of the infant's chest with the top finger between the nipples.
    • If the notch at the bottom of the infant's sternum is felt with the compression fingertips, move them up slightly toward the head.
    • Administer 30 chest compressions on an infant at 1.5 inches deep (1/3 their chest diameter).
    • Compressions should be delivered "fast-n-hard" at a depth that maximizes blood flow without causing injury.
    • Ensure compressions are delivered smoothly, not with stiff, rigid, or spastic motions.

    Airway

    • Opening the infant's airway is safely accomplished by applying a gentle head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver.
    • The airway must be open so that air can enter and exit the lungs.
    • The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in any unconscious victim and can prevent adequate airflow during CPR.

    Breathing

    • Once the victim's airway is properly open, ensure the barrier device is in place before delivering the first rescue breath.
    • To properly deliver a breath to an infant, simultaneously cover their nose and mouth with your mouth.
    • It should take about a second to fill the victim's lungs and about a second for exhalation to occur naturally.
    • Repeat the rescue breath once more before proceeding with the next cycle of 30 chest compressions.

    General

    • The minimal universal precaution requirements for conducting CPR on any person of any age consist of protective exam gloves and the use of a barrier device when mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is used.
    • Employ C, A, B, D: Compressions - Airway - Breathing - Defibrillation.

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    Learn about the common airway obstruction in unconscious people and how to open the airway using the head tilt/chin lift method.

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