Basic Life Support Flashcards
1
Q
DRSABC
A
danger
response
shout
airway
breathing
circulation
2
Q
danger
A
check area for danger, check clear to approach px
3
Q
response
A
hello can you hear me, are you okay
4
Q
shout
A
shout for help, ask someone to phone 999, location phone number and nature of emergency
get AED, bag valve
5
Q
airway
A
check airway is clear, tilt chin, remove loose dentures
6
Q
breathing
A
listen to mouth, watch chest
no more than 10secs
7
Q
circulation
A
check pulse
8
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
9
Q
how to do CPR
A
chest impressions, interlock fingers in centre of chest, compress 5-6cm at a rate of 100-120BPM
30 compressions for 2 breaths
valve mask over mouth, ensure on correctly
AED - place on correct place, listen to instructions
10
Q
how many litres of oxygen per minute
A
15
