CPR Team Roles: Understanding the Resuscitation Triangle

Study Notes

Chest Compression Fraction

Chest Compression Fraction measures the time proportion that chest compressions are performed during cardiac arrest.
Requires a CPR feedback machine to monitor effectiveness.
Ideal target is at least 60%, with high-performing teams aiming for 80%.

Team Leader Responsibilities

Every resuscitation team requires a clearly defined team leader.
Responsibilities include assigning roles to team members.
Makes critical treatment decisions and provides team feedback.
Assumes roles not explicitly assigned when necessary.

Resuscitation Triangle of Life Roles

Compressor: Assesses the patient and performs chest compressions. Switches with AED/monitor every 5 cycles.
AED/Monitor: Operates the AED, positions the monitor for visibility, and switches with the compressor every 5 cycles.
Airway: Opens and maintains the airway while providing ventilation to the patient.

Knowing Your Limitations

Each team member must recognize their limitations.
The team leader should be aware of these limitations and encourage early requests for assistance or advice.

Constructive Intervention

Team members are encouraged to speak up if they notice something amiss.
It is important to prevent mistakes, emphasizing the responsibility of all roles within the team.

Summarizing and Reevaluating

Summarization should be verbalized to maintain a record of the treatment provided.
Regularly reassess the victim's condition, interventions, and team progress within the treatment algorithm.

Closed-loop Communication

The team leader should call team members by name and maintain eye contact when issuing instructions.
Team members should confirm their understanding of assigned tasks verbally before proceeding.

Clear Messages

Communication should be concise and clear, delivered in a calm and confident tone, loud enough to be heard.

Mutual Respect

All team members must exhibit mutual respect and professionalism, regardless of their skill level or training.

Debriefing

Debriefing provides the team an opportunity to analyze decisions made during the resuscitation.
Helps individuals improve performance and identifies team strengths and weaknesses.
Can occur during or after the resuscitation process.

Description

Test your knowledge on the essential roles and responsibilities within a CPR resuscitation team. This quiz covers aspects such as the Chest Compression Fraction and the specific duties of each team member, including the compressor, AED/monitor, and airway roles. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective team performance during a cardiac emergency.