Adult BLS Flashcards
1
Q
what is the process of BLS?
A
check for danger are you alright no response - help! check mouth, remove loose obstruction head tilt chin lift - not if suspected neck injury check for breathing not breathing - need an ambulance and defibrillator compressions 30:2 stop
2
Q
what do you do if you shake the casualty and they respond
A
put ind recovery position and get help
3
Q
what to do when checking for breathing?
A
no more than 10 secs
feel carotid
4
Q
what to do if they are breathing but not responsive?
A
recovery position and monitor
5
Q
what to do if you’re confident there is a pulse but they’re not breathing?
A
rescue breaths
10 per minute
6
Q
how deep are the compressions
A
5-6 cm
7
Q
at what rate do you give the compressions
A
100-120 bpm
8
Q
when would you stop compressions
A
help arrives
signs of life
too exhausted
becomes dangerous
