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What should you do when a 6-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic?
What should you do when a 6-year-old man is found to be unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic?
What is the definition of Basic Life Support (BLS)?
What is the definition of Basic Life Support (BLS)?
Basic lifesaving treatment that is performed by bystanders while EMS providers are en route to the scene of an emergency.
What should you do between each chest compression?
What should you do between each chest compression?
Which of the following complications is NOT associated with chest compressions?
Which of the following complications is NOT associated with chest compressions?
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What most likely explains the return of spontaneous circulation in a pregnant woman after manually displacing her uterus?
What most likely explains the return of spontaneous circulation in a pregnant woman after manually displacing her uterus?
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When is CPR retraining the MOST effective?
When is CPR retraining the MOST effective?
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When should CPR be initiated?
When should CPR be initiated?
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CPR will NOT be effective if the patient is in which position?
CPR will NOT be effective if the patient is in which position?
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When does gastric distention MOST likely occur?
When does gastric distention MOST likely occur?
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What should you do if an object is visible in an unconscious patient's airway?
What should you do if an object is visible in an unconscious patient's airway?
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In most cases, what causes cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children?
In most cases, what causes cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children?
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What should you do if attempts to adequately open a trauma patient's airway have been unsuccessful?
What should you do if attempts to adequately open a trauma patient's airway have been unsuccessful?
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Which of the following is NOT a sign of a sudden severe upper airway obstruction?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of a sudden severe upper airway obstruction?
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How does the impedance threshold device (ITD) improve circulation during active compression-decompression CPR?
How does the impedance threshold device (ITD) improve circulation during active compression-decompression CPR?
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Study Notes
CPR and Basic Life Support
- A 6-year-old man found unresponsive, pulseless, and apneic requires immediate CPR until an AED is available.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is non-invasive emergency care for airway obstruction, respiratory, and cardiac arrest, performed by bystanders while waiting for EMS.
- Chest compressions should allow full chest recoil between compressions to ensure effective CPR.
Complications and Effectiveness of CPR
- Complications from chest compressions may include rib fractures, liver laceration, and a fractured sternum; gastric distention is NOT typically a complication.
- During CPR on a pregnant woman, manually displacing the uterus can relieve pressure on the aorta and vena cava, improving the effectiveness of chest compressions.
CPR Training and Legal Considerations
- Hands-on practice is the most effective method for CPR retraining.
- CPR should be initiated when no valid living will is available, even in cases of weak carotid pulses.
Patient Positioning and Ventilation
- CPR is ineffective if the patient is in a prone position.
- Gastric distention often occurs if ventilation is performed too quickly or excessively, stressing the importance of controlled ventilation.
Airway Management and Obstructions
- Visible objects in an unconscious patient's airway should be removed to clear the obstruction.
- In infants and children, respiratory arrest is the most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest, highlighting the need for early intervention in airway management.
- If jaw-thrust maneuvers fail to open a trauma patient's airway, a careful head tilt-chin lift maneuver should be performed.
Signs of Airway Obstruction
- Signs of sudden severe upper airway obstruction include acute cyanosis, inability to speak, and grasping the throat, but forceful coughing is NOT a sign.
Advanced Techniques
- The impedance threshold device (ITD) aids circulation during active compression-decompression CPR by limiting air into the lungs, improving intrathoracic pressure and cardiac filling.
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