[31] Adult Basic Life Support for Health Workers Flashcards
Effective CPR done immediately after cardiac arrest increases a victim’s chance of survival by?
100% (Doubles)
CPR and ACLS measures must begin within how many minutes to prevent brain death?
8 minutes
What is CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The NEW Chain of Survival
Early Access Early CPR Early Defibrillation Early Advanced Care Integrated Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
What should you do when you witness someone who collapsed?
- Check Area Safety
- Check Unresponsiveness
- Call for Help
Steps After Determining Unconsciousness
Compression
Airway
Breathing
CAB
Sternum is found?
Between the 2 Nipples
During Chest Compression which hand do you use?
Heel of your right hand in the center of the victim’s chest
Rate of Chest Compressions
100 per minute
Compress Breastbone At Least?
2 Inches Deep
How many times should you compress the chest initially?
30 times
Breaths should be given by?
2 one-second breaths
Pulse should be checked every?
2 minutes
What are shockable rhythms? (2)
Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
If the patient is breathing what should you do next?
Roll him to the side and put him in Recovery Position
[Most Important Card for the Exam]
Memorize the Steps!
- Survey the Scene
- Check for Responsiveness
“Hey, hey, are you okay?” - Call for Help! Activate the EMS!
Quick check pulse within 10 seconds - C - Chest Compressions
30x; 100/minute; 2 inches deep
Push hard and fast
5. B - Breathing 2 Breaths (1 second/breath) Chest Compressions 30x Continue Cycles 30:2 Compression: Ventilation Quick check pulse every 2 minutes
Until
- EMS Arrives (AED, Doctor, Ambulance)
[T/F] You can make a mistake during CPR
F, you cannot make mistakes unlike in life and love
Do you ever stop pushing?
Not until the EMT arrives
