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Emphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute.

100

What is the depth of compressions for children to adults?

2 inches

What is the depth of compression for infants?

1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest or 1 1/2 inches

Compressions should be started within what time limit?

<p>10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of cardiac arrest?

<p>Victim is unresponsive, not breathing, or has ineffective breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame to start CPR once cardiac arrest is suspected?

<p>10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

You should take no longer than ___ seconds to check for a _______.

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What is the emphasis on high-quality CPR compression rate of at least ___ per minute?

<p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth of compressions for children to adults?

<p>2 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth of compression for infants?

<p>1/3 of anterior/posterior diameter of chest or 1 1/2 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should compressions be started after recognition of cardiac arrest?

<p>10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of cardiac arrest?

<p>Victim is unresponsive, not breathing, or ineffective breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should it take to start CPR once suspected of cardiac arrest?

<p>10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should it take to check for a pulse?

<p>10 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing a rescuer should do upon arriving at the scene?

<p>Check for safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a lone rescuer?

<p>30 compressions to 2 ventilations</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should hand placement be done for chest compressions?

<p>The heel of one hand should be placed on the center of the chest on the lower half of the breastbone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is created when compressions are of the appropriate depth?

<p>Blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows the heart to refill with blood and is necessary for chest compressions to create blood flow?

<p>Chest recoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should the victim be moved while CPR is in progress?

<p>Only if the victim is in a dangerous environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ventilation technique is not recommended for a lone rescuer during CPR?

<p>Bag mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during CPR to prevent gastric inflation?

<p>Excessive ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should rescuers switch duties during 2-rescuer adult CPR?

<p>After 5 cycles (or 2 minutes)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the second rescuer's job during 2-rescuer adult CPR?

<p>Maintain an open airway and give breaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when using an AED after the victim is secured?

<p>Turn it on</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the AED do after it is turned on?

<p>Advise shock, charge itself, prompt that everyone is clear, and prompt rescuers to press the shock button</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should rescuers do immediately after a shock is delivered or if no shock is needed?

<p>Resume CPR with chest compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compression-to-breaths ratio for 2-rescuer child CPR?

<p>15:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compression-to-breaths ratio for lone rescuer child CPR?

<p>30:2</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the central pulse be palpated in an infant?

<p>Inside of the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the depth of compression for an infant?

<p>1/3 of the depth of the chest or 1 1/2 inches or 4cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What compression technique should be used for 2-rescuer infant CPR?

<p>2 thumb compressions with hands encircling the chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should effective rescue breathing be assessed?

<p>By watching the chest rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should an AED with adult pads be used for a child or infant?

<p>If no child pads or pediatric attenuator are available</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the compression rate for CPR when an advanced airway is in place?

<p>100 per minute without pauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should breaths be given when an advanced airway is in place?

<p>Every 6-8 seconds or 8-10 breaths per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should mouth-to-mouth breaths be given?

<p>Open airway, seal mouth over victim's mouth, pinch victim's nose closed, and deliver 2 breaths while watching for the chest to rise</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the victim has a pulse but is not breathing effectively?

<p>Give 2 breaths without chest compressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should breaths be given for rescue breathing in adults?

<p>1 breath every 5-6 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should breaths be given for rescue breathing in infants and children?

<p>1 breath every 3-5 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Important Guidelines for High-Quality CPR

  • Maintain a compression rate of at least 100 per minute.
  • Adult and child compressions should be 2 inches deep.
  • Infant compressions should be approximately 1 ½ inches or 1/3 of the chest's diameter.

Cardiac Arrest Response

  • Compressions should begin within 10 seconds after recognizing cardiac arrest.
  • Signs of cardiac arrest include unresponsiveness and ineffective or absent breathing.

CPR Techniques

  • Check for a pulse within a maximum of 10 seconds.
  • First action upon arriving at the scene is to ensure safety.
  • For lone rescuers, the compression to ventilation ratio is 30:2.
  • Hand placement for compressions: the heel of one hand on the lower half of the breastbone.

Physiology of Compressions

  • Effective depth of compressions promotes blood flow.
  • Chest recoil is crucial for allowing the heart to refill with blood during compressions.
  • Avoid moving a victim during CPR unless in a dangerous environment.

Breathing Techniques

  • Bag-mask ventilation is not recommended for lone rescuers.
  • Excessive ventilation can lead to gastric inflation.

Rescuer Duties and AED Use

  • In two-rescuer adult CPR, switch roles every 5 cycles (or 2 minutes).
  • The second rescuer's role includes maintaining an open airway and providing breaths.
  • Upon securing an AED, turn it on first.

AED Functionality

  • The AED will prompt the rescuer to clear the area and will advise when to press the shock button.
  • CPR should resume immediately after any shock is advised or indicated.

Pediatric CPR Ratios

  • For two-rescuer child CPR, the compression to breath ratio is 15:2.
  • Lone rescuer child CPR uses a 30:2 ratio.

Infants and Children Specifics

  • Palpate the brachial artery in infants by feeling the inside of the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder.
  • Effective breathing in infants and children is assessed by observing chest rise.

Use of AED with Children

  • Use adult pads for a child or infant if no child-specific pads are available.

Advanced Airway Considerations

  • With an advanced airway, continue compressions at 100 per minute without pauses, giving breaths every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths per minute).

Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation Steps

  • Open the airway, seal the victim's mouth, pinch the nose, and deliver breaths while monitoring for chest rise.

Rescue Breathing Protocol

  • For a victim with a pulse but ineffective breathing, provide two breaths followed by chest compressions.
  • Adults need 1 breath every 5-6 seconds; infants and children require 1 breath every 3-5 seconds during rescue breathing.

Condition of Infants and Children

  • Infants and children failing to breathe effectively yet have a pulse require immediate attention and appropriate CPR techniques.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on Basic Life Support (BLS) guidelines from the American Heart Association. Covering crucial topics such as compression rates, depths, and time limits, this quiz is essential for healthcare providers. Enhance your BLS skills and preparedness in emergency situations.

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