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All cardiac arrest situations are shockable by an AED.
All cardiac arrest situations are shockable by an AED.
False (B)
What is accomplished by CPR?
What is accomplished by CPR?
It circulates blood until the heart is restored to good health.
What is cardiac arrest?
What is cardiac arrest?
When the heart stops effectively pumping blood.
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a normal heartbeat?
How much blood is pumped during an effective chest compression compared to a normal heartbeat?
How does defibrillation work?
How does defibrillation work?
When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recovery position?
When is it appropriate to place a victim in the recovery position?
What is the rule of thumb for how long you should check for responsiveness?
What is the rule of thumb for how long you should check for responsiveness?
You are a lone rescuer who is getting tired from performing chest compressions. What action should be taken when more rescuers arrive?
You are a lone rescuer who is getting tired from performing chest compressions. What action should be taken when more rescuers arrive?
In adult CPR, when should the emergency response system be activated?
In adult CPR, when should the emergency response system be activated?
During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults?
During CPR, what is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths in adults?
When there are two rescuers, what should the second rescuer do if their partner is delivering a shock with a defibrillator?
When there are two rescuers, what should the second rescuer do if their partner is delivering a shock with a defibrillator?
Why is allowing the complete chest recoil important when performing CPR?
Why is allowing the complete chest recoil important when performing CPR?
What determines whether a victim should receive adult or pediatric CPR?
What determines whether a victim should receive adult or pediatric CPR?
An AED arrives in the middle of performing a cycle of chest compressions. When should the AED be used?
An AED arrives in the middle of performing a cycle of chest compressions. When should the AED be used?
How can you ensure you are giving effective rescue breaths?
How can you ensure you are giving effective rescue breaths?
When dealing with a victim of an opioid overdose, when should naloxone be administered?
When dealing with a victim of an opioid overdose, when should naloxone be administered?
Chest compressions on adults should be done to what depth?
Chest compressions on adults should be done to what depth?
The team leader asks you to perform a task, but you have not yet perfected the task. What action should you take?
The team leader asks you to perform a task, but you have not yet perfected the task. What action should you take?
When there are two or more rescuers, what is the best guideline for chest compressions?
When there are two or more rescuers, what is the best guideline for chest compressions?
The AED has failed to find a shockable rhythm. What is the next step?
The AED has failed to find a shockable rhythm. What is the next step?
How deep should compressions be during CPR on an infant?
How deep should compressions be during CPR on an infant?
What is the ratio of chest compressions and rescue breaths during pediatric CPR when there are multiple rescuers?
What is the ratio of chest compressions and rescue breaths during pediatric CPR when there are multiple rescuers?
When taking the pulse of a child victim you can use the _____ artery.
When taking the pulse of a child victim you can use the _____ artery.
Which victims of cardiac arrest require smaller AED pads?
Which victims of cardiac arrest require smaller AED pads?
Roberta is home alone with her 2-year-old son. They are playing together. Her son has a serious asthma attack and goes into cardiac arrest. What is the first step Roberta should take?
Roberta is home alone with her 2-year-old son. They are playing together. Her son has a serious asthma attack and goes into cardiac arrest. What is the first step Roberta should take?
Which type of victims should have their pulse taken on their brachial artery?
Which type of victims should have their pulse taken on their brachial artery?
What is the difference between adult and pediatric CPR?
What is the difference between adult and pediatric CPR?
In pediatric CPR, what is the age range for a child?
In pediatric CPR, what is the age range for a child?
What type of victim needs to have their head in the neutral position when the rescuer opens their airway?
What type of victim needs to have their head in the neutral position when the rescuer opens their airway?
How do you check for responsiveness in an infant?
How do you check for responsiveness in an infant?
What compression technique should be used on an infant during CPR when there are multiple rescuers?
What compression technique should be used on an infant during CPR when there are multiple rescuers?
You are alone and find a child who needs CPR, what should you do?
You are alone and find a child who needs CPR, what should you do?
Study Notes
Cardiac Arrest and CPR Basics
- Not all cardiac arrest situations are shockable by an AED; this is a misconception.
- CPR's primary function is to circulate blood until the heart can regain a normal rhythm.
- Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart ceases to effectively pump blood, resulting in a critical emergency.
- Effective chest compressions only pump about 30% of the blood compared to a normal heartbeat.
Defibrillation and Emergency Response
- Defibrillation works by delivering a shock to the heart to interrupt ventricular fibrillation.
- The recovery position should be used for a victim only after Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC).
- The responsiveness check should take between 5 and 10 seconds to ensure accurate assessment.
Rescuer Management During CPR
- When additional rescuers arrive, tasks should be assigned to prevent rescuer fatigue, with regular rotation of compression roles.
- Activate the emergency response system prior to starting adult CPR to ensure timely medical assistance.
- The adult CPR compression to rescue breath ratio is 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths.
AED and Compressions
- If a shock is being delivered with a defibrillator, the second rescuer should ensure they stay clear when directed.
- Complete chest recoil during CPR allows for proper refilling of the heart's chambers between compressions.
- Determining the type of CPR (adult or pediatric) depends on whether the victim has reached puberty.
AED Use and Effectiveness
- Use the AED immediately upon arrival, even during compressions.
- Effective rescue breaths are indicated by observing the rise of the chest after each breath.
- In cases of opioid overdose, naloxone should be administered as soon as a pulse is detected, regardless of the victim's breathing status.
Compression Depth and Techniques
- Chest compressions on adults should be at a depth of 2 to 2.4 inches.
- For infants, compressions should be performed to a depth of about 1.5 inches.
- The ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths during pediatric CPR with multiple rescuers is 15:2.
Assessing Victim Responses
- The carotid and femoral arteries are suitable locations for taking the pulse of a child victim.
- Infants and children under 8 years require smaller AED pads due to their size.
- Brachial artery pulse checks are appropriate for infants.
Pediatric CPR Considerations
- Pediatric CPR focuses more on rescue breaths than adult CPR.
- A child in pediatric CPR is defined as being between 1 year and the onset of puberty.
- An infant's head should be kept in a neutral position while opening the airway.
Responsive Checks for Infants
- Responsiveness in infants can be checked by gently tapping their heel.
- During CPR for infants, a two-finger technique is recommended for compressions.
- If alone and needing to perform CPR on a child, start compressions immediately for 2 minutes before calling for help.
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