Heartcode BLS Flashcards

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Why is an AED needed?

To analyze the heart rhythm and provide a shock.

What is the rate of chest compressions in children?

100 to 120/min

What is the depth of chest compressions in children?

~2 inches

What is the depth of chest compressions for infants?

~1.5 inches Signup and view all the answers

When should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim?

During analysis and before shock delivery Signup and view all the answers

What are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment?

<ul> <li>Verify scene safety</li> <li>Look for no breathing and only gasping and check pulse</li> <li>Activate the emergency response system and get an AED</li> <li>Check for responsiveness</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

You tap and shout to check for responsiveness, but the patient does not respond. What is your next step after calling for help?

Check for breathing and a pulse Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct ventilation rate for rescue breathing if the patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse?

1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths a min) Signup and view all the answers

What immediate actions should be taken after checking for breathing and discovering no pulse?

Immediately begin CPR and turn on the AED Signup and view all the answers

After the AED analyzes the rhythm and does not advise a shock, what should you do?

Continue CPR until prompted by the AED to allow a rhythm check, the ALS team arrives, or the patient starts to move. Signup and view all the answers

What do you instruct your colleague to do when you assess that an adult victim is unresponsive and has no pulse?

Activate the emergency response system and get the AED Signup and view all the answers

How do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is present?

Head tilt-chin lift Signup and view all the answers

What is your next step after determining that a child is unresponsive and possibly in cardiac arrest?

For 5-10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the carotid pulse. Signup and view all the answers

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

1 breath every 2-3 seconds, or about 20-30 breaths/min Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a child does not have a pulse after providing rescue breaths for 2 minutes?

Get and use an AED Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if pediatric pads for the AED are unavailable?

Use the adult pads Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths after delivering a shock to a patient?

Cycle of 30 compressions and 2 breaths Signup and view all the answers

When performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2-rescuer situation, you should put 2 _____________ in the center of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone.

thumbs Signup and view all the answers

During CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the of the .

lower half, breastbone Signup and view all the answers

Two life-threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest are pulseless ventricular tachycardia and _______.

ventricular fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

What is your next step if an infant is unresponsive and could be in cardiac arrest?

For 5-10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the brachial pulse. Signup and view all the answers

If an infant isn't breathing normally but has a pulse, what do you need to do?

Provide rescue breaths, with 1 breath every 2-3 seconds. Signup and view all the answers

What actions do you need to take if the infant's heart rate is less than 60/min and your colleague begins CPR?

Power on the AED, follow the prompts, and use the child pads. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

AED and CPR Procedures

An AED is essential for analyzing heart rhythms and delivering shocks when needed.
For children, chest compressions should be performed at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
The appropriate depth for chest compressions in children is approximately 2 inches, while for infants it is about 1.5 inches.
Rescuers must clear the victim during AED rhythm analysis and before delivering a shock.

Emergency Response Steps

Verify the scene for safety; look for abnormal breathing, check pulse, activate emergency response, and fetch an AED.
If a victim is unresponsive after calling for help, the next action is to check for breathing and a pulse.
If a patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse, deliver rescue breaths at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths per minute).

CPR Techniques

If pulselessness occurs after rescue breaths, initiate CPR immediately and power on the AED.
During CPR, if the AED advises no shock, continue compressions until instructed otherwise or when ALS arrives.
In the case of an adult victim unresponsive and without pulse, instruct a colleague to call for help and get the AED.

Airway Management

Use the head tilt-chin lift method to open the airway for breaths if alone.
For unresponsive children, assess breathing and pulse for 5-10 seconds while looking for signs of life.

Special Considerations for Children and Infants

For children needing rescue breaths and having a pulse, ventilate at a rate of 1 breath every 2-3 seconds (20-30 breaths per minute).
After performing CPR without a pulse for 2 minutes in a child, retrieve and use an AED.
If pediatric pads are unavailable for children or infants, adult pads should be used.

CPR Compression Ratios

Perform CPR in a cycle of 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths after any shock is delivered by the AED.
In a two-rescuer situation for infants, use both thumbs placed in the center of the chest for compressions.

Common Life-Threatening Arrhythmias

Two critical arrhythmias that can lead to cardiac arrest are pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.

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Test your knowledge on Basic Life Support (BLS) with these flashcards focused on the use of an AED and chest compression techniques for children and infants. Perfect for both beginners and professionals in emergency care. Review essential concepts to enhance your lifesaving skills.