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What action should you ensure is being accomplished while performing high-quality CPR on an adult?
What action should you ensure is being accomplished while performing high-quality CPR on an adult?
Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches.
What is the first step for using the AED when it arrives?
What is the first step for using the AED when it arrives?
Turn on the AED.
After the AED pads are attached and it detects ventricular fibrillation, what is the next step?
After the AED pads are attached and it detects ventricular fibrillation, what is the next step?
Follow the AED prompts.
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone submerged in water?
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone submerged in water?
How can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
How can rescuers ensure they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
What is a consideration when using an AED?
What is a consideration when using an AED?
What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
What actions should occur next to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR when high-quality CPR is being given?
What action supports 2-rescuer CPR when high-quality CPR is being given?
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics: Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics: Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens.
What is your first course of action if a victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive?
What is your first course of action if a victim with a foreign-body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive?
Why is defibrillation important?
Why is defibrillation important?
What should you do next if you witness someone suddenly collapse, is unresponsive, hears gasping sounds, and has no pulse?
What should you do next if you witness someone suddenly collapse, is unresponsive, hears gasping sounds, and has no pulse?
Which action is most likely to positively impact a victim's survival?
Which action is most likely to positively impact a victim's survival?
What should you say to offer constructive feedback if you notice the chest compression rate is slowing?
What should you say to offer constructive feedback if you notice the chest compression rate is slowing?
How do you perform chest compressions for high-quality CPR on a child victim?
How do you perform chest compressions for high-quality CPR on a child victim?
What modification should you incorporate when performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim?
What modification should you incorporate when performing CPR on an unresponsive choking victim?
How do you relieve the airway obstruction for a responsive infant choking with a severe airway blockage?
How do you relieve the airway obstruction for a responsive infant choking with a severe airway blockage?
Which victim requires high-quality CPR?
Which victim requires high-quality CPR?
What action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?
What action do you perform to relieve choking in an unresponsive infant?
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics: The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt.
Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics: The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during a resuscitation attempt.
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
What is your next course of action if you notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil?
What is your next course of action if you notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil?
Why is rapid defibrillation important in the adult Chain of Survival?
Why is rapid defibrillation important in the adult Chain of Survival?
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Study Notes
High-Quality CPR
- Chest compressions for adults should be at least 2 inches deep to ensure effective circulation.
- For infants, use a compression depth of about one-third the chest depth, approximately 2 inches (5 cm).
- Maintain a compression rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
AED Usage
- The first step when the AED arrives is to turn it on.
- After attaching AED pads to a victim with detected ventricular fibrillation, follow the AED prompts for shock delivery.
- If the victim is submerged in water, remove them and wipe the chest before attaching AED pads.
Rescue Breaths and Airway Management
- Rescuers must observe for chest rise to confirm effective breaths when using a bag-mask device.
- In cases of choking, if the victim becomes unresponsive, start CPR immediately and look for any obstructing object each time the airway is opened.
Team-Based Resuscitation
- Effective teamwork in CPR involves alternating the role of compressor every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue.
- Clear roles and responsibilities among team members ensure smooth functioning during resuscitation efforts.
- Knowing personal limitations allows team members to seek assistance before conditions worsen.
Responding to Cardiac Arrest
- Begin CPR on any unresponsive victim with no normal breathing and no pulse immediately.
- High-quality CPR is crucial for increasing the chances of survival.
- Rapid defibrillation is key in the adult Chain of Survival, as it can eliminate abnormal heart rhythms.
Special Considerations
- On a hairy chest, AED pads may not adhere well, potentially failing to deliver shock; ensure the surface is clean.
- Allow complete chest recoil between compressions during CPR to facilitate heart refilling.
Feedback and Improvement
- Offer constructive feedback to teammates during CPR, such as reminding them of the required compression rate or encouraging complete chest recoil.
Choking Protocols
- For infants with severe airway obstruction, administer sets of 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts.
- In unresponsive infants, perform CPR and check the mouth for obstructing objects.
Importance of Defibrillation
- Defibrillation can restore a regular cardiac rhythm, greatly enhancing survival prospects following cardiac arrest.
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