BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Flashcards
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
It is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.
Immediate performing of this can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest.
CPR or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
In the importance of CPR,
- Keeping the ___________ active - even partially - extends the opportunity for a successful resuscitation once trained medical staff arrive on site.
blood flow
What are the 6 links in the out-of-hospital Chain of Survival?
- Activation of Emergency Response
- High-Quality CPR
- Defibrillation
- Advanced Resuscitation
- Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
- Recovery
It is the level of medical care which is given to patients with life threatening illness or injuries.
Generally does not include the use of drugs or medical equipments.
Basic Life Support
What are the 3 Focused Assessment?
- Circulation
- Airway
- Breathing
Under Focused Assessment,
This provide an adequate supply of blood to tissue, especially critical organs, so as to deliver oxygen to all cells and to remove metabolic waste.
Circulation
Under Focused Assessment,
The protection and maintenance of passageway for gases (O2 & CO2) to pass between the lungs and the atmosphere.
Airway
Under Focused Assessment,
Inflation and deflation of the lungs via the airway.
Breathing
The Rule of 3 in Survival is a simple guideline that outlines how long a person can typically survive without critical resources in an emergency or wilderness situation. It prioritizes the most immediate threats to life.
What are the RULE OF 3 IN SURVIVAL?
- 3 mins without air.
- 3 days without water.
- 3 weeks without food.
In resuscitation,
If the person doesn’t have a pulse and is not breathing, what do you need to do?
( - ) pulse ( - ) breathing
Compression/Rescue Breathing
In resuscitation,
If the person has a pulse but he/she is not breathing, what do you need to do?
( + ) pulse ( - ) breathing
Rescue Breathing
After resuscitation, the patient should be put in this position, what is this?
Recovery Position
Under Situational Awareness, there are 2 safety that we need to assess. What are these?
- Scene Safety
- Personal Safety
In Scene Safety under Situational Awareness,
The risk of the Rescuer and Victim is how many percent?
Note: There are 2 answers.
80% Rescuer - 20% Victim
In Personal Safety under Situational Awareness,
What does these words stand for?
B.S.I.
P.P.E.
- B.S.I. - Body Substance Isolation
- P.P.E. - Personal Protective Equipment (goggles, face mask, surgical gloves, etc.)
IN CPR: Under General Impression what are the step by step?
a. Determine if the person is an Adult, Child, or Infant.
b. Tap the shoulders ~ Hey! Hey! Hey! Are you ok? (3x)
c. Unresponsive? (seek help from bystanders) “Activate EMS and get back to me in case I will be needing your help”
d. Check for pulse / rise and fall of the chest
e. Proceed immediately to CPR ~ CAB
What does EMS stand for?
Emergency Medical Services
Before performing CPR, make sure to know/do these things. What are these?
- How to locate ~ You need to know where to put your hands.
- Correct hand position ~ Make sure to do correct placement of hands.
- Correct body position ~ Make sure to align your body and posture in doing CPR
What are the steps on how to locate the right place to do CPR?
- 2 fingers above the xiphoid process.
- Between the jugular notch and the xiphoid process.
What are the correct hand position in doing CPR?
- Heel of the dominant hand must be on the center line of the sternum.
- The non-dominant hand must overlap the dominant hand.
- Both elbow should be locked.
What are the correct body position in doing CPR?
- Align your body after Correct Hand Position has been established.
- Stay as close as possible to the patient.
- Position yourself directly over the patient.
NOTE: Make sure the Victim is in a Stable/Rigid Surface.
What are the Two commonly known versions of CPR?
- Conventional CPR using chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing
- Hands-Only CPR (compression-only CPR)
This is done at a ratio of 30:2 compressions-to-breaths. In adult victims of cardiac arrest, it is reasonable for rescuers to perform chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120/min and to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) for an average adult, while avoiding excessive chest compression depths (greater than 2.4 inches [6 cm]).
Conventional CPR using chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing
For the general public or bystanders who witness an adult suddenly collapse:
It is a CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an out-of-hospital setting (such as at home, at work, or in a park).
Hands-Only CPR (compression-only CPR)
Hands-Only CPR consists of two easy steps. What are these?
- Call 9-1-1 (or send someone to do that)
- Push hard and fast in the center of the chest
High-quality CPR should be performed by anyone including bystanders. It has five critical components. What are these?
- Minimize interruptions in chest compressions.
- Provide compressions of adequate rate and depth.
- Avoid leaning on the victim between compressions.
- Ensure proper hand placement.
- Avoid excessive ventilation
What are the Pulse Rate (beats/min) of the ff?
- Adult
- Children
- Infant
- Adult = 60 to 100
- Children = 70 to 150
- Infant = 100 to 160
What are the Respiratory Rate (breaths/min) of the ff?
- Adult
- Children
- Infant
- Adult = 12 to 20
- Children = 15 to 30
- Infant = 25 to 50
What are the Depth of Compression of the ff?
- Adult
- Children
- Infant
- Adult = 2 inches
- Children = 2 inches
- Infant = 1 1/2 inch
What are the Mode of Compression of the ff?
- Adult
- Children
- Infant
- Adult = 2 hands
- Children = 1 hand
- Infant = 2 fingers
What is the Ratio (Compression: Rescue Breathing) and Number of Cycle/s of the ff?
- Adult
- Children
- Infant
All:
- Ratio (Compression: Rescue Breathing) = 30:2
- Number of Cycle/s = 5
When do we stop CPR?
S - Spontaneous Breathing
T - Transfer of Care
O - Over Exhaustion
P - Physicians Take Over
W - When the Scene is not Safe to continue
