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What should you do when dispatch calls you to an unresponsive female at the gym?

Come to the place with an AED and ready to do CPR

What is your next step after calling for help when a patient does not respond?

Check for breathing and pulse

What is the ventilation rate for a patient who is not breathing normally but has a pulse?

1 breath every 6 seconds...10 breaths per minute

What should you do if after 4 minutes of rescue breathing, there appears to be no pulse?

Immediately begin CPR Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the AED analyzes the rhythm and does NOT advise a shock?

Continue CPR until the AED says to do a rhythm check, the ALS team arrives, or the patient starts to move Signup and view all the answers

How do you check the pulse on an infant?

2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm...halfway between shoulder and elbow Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of chest compressions for children?

Rate: 100/120, Depth: 2 in, Hands: 2 or 1 on lower place of breastbone Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of infant chest compressions?

Rate: 100/120, Depth: 1.5 in, Hands: 2 fingers just below nipple line in center Signup and view all the answers

What are the recommended compression to ventilation ratios for infants and children?

1 rescuer: 30, 2 rescuers: 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing to do in pediatric BLS?

Verify scene safety Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you find a 6-year-old unresponsive?

Tap his shoulders and ask if he is ok Signup and view all the answers

What should you do for 5-10 seconds look for when a child is unresponsive?

Look for breathing or gasping and feel the carotid for a pulse Signup and view all the answers

How do you deliver rescue breaths to a child who is not breathing but has a pulse?

1 breath every 2-3 seconds...20-30 breaths per minute Signup and view all the answers

What is the CPR ratio of compressions to breaths after an AED delivers a shock?

30 compressions and 2 breaths Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when called to an unconscious infant?

Ensure the scene is safe and check the child is unresponsive Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if an infant is unresponsive after tapping her foot?

Look for no breathing for 5-10 seconds and check the brachial pulse Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dispatch and Initial Response

Respond to calls for unresponsive individuals, such as a female at the gym.
Bring an AED and be prepared to perform CPR upon arrival.

Assessing Responsiveness

Tap and shout to check for responsiveness.
If unresponsive, call for help immediately and proceed to check for breathing and pulse.

Rescue Breathing Protocol

If the patient has a pulse but is not breathing normally, deliver rescue breaths at a rate of one breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute).
Check for pulse every 2 minutes and perform CPR if the pulse is absent.

Transition to CPR

If there is no pulse after 4 minutes of rescue breathing, immediately initiate CPR.

AED Use during CPR

When an AED arrives and indicates no shock is advised, continue CPR.
Maintain CPR until the AED prompts a rhythm check, ALS team arrives, or the patient shows signs of movement.

Checking Pulse in Infants

Use 2 or 3 fingers to palpate the brachial pulse located halfway between the shoulder and elbow.

Child and Infant CPR Guidelines

For children, chest compressions should be at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute and a depth of 2 inches using one or two hands on the lower part of the breastbone.
For infants, the rate remains 100-120 compressions per minute with a compression depth of 1.5 inches, using two fingers just below the nipple line at the center.

Compression to Ventilation Ratios

The recommended ratio for one rescuer is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
For two rescuers, the ratio is 15 compressions to 2 breaths for infants and children.

Pediatric BLS Steps

Ensure scene safety before approaching the child.
Assess responsiveness and activate emergency response if needed.
If the child is unresponsive with no normal breathing but has a pulse, provide rescue breaths every 2-3 seconds.

Case Scenario Responses

In a scenario with an unresponsive 6-year-old, verify safety, assess responsiveness, and check for breathing and pulse.
If the child shows no breathing but does have a pulse, deliver rescue breaths at a rate of 1 breath every 2-3 seconds (20-30 breaths per minute).

AED Use Following a Shock

After an AED delivers a shock, perform CPR with a compression to breath ratio of 30:2.

Infant Response Protocol

In a case involving an unconscious infant, ensure the scene is safe, assess the infant’s responsiveness, and check for breathing for 5-10 seconds while feeling the brachial pulse.