Basic Life support

Question 1

4 main priorities of life support

Answer 1

1. Assess the situation
2. Ensure safety for all
3. Send for help
4. Commence treatment

Question 2

What are the 4 main causes of cardiorespiratory arrest?

Answer 2

Oxygenation
Circulation
Metabolic dysfunction
The Central Nervous System

Question 3

Approach to collapsed patient?

Answer 3

Assessing verbal/tactile response
Roll pt to their side
Airway
Assess breathing: Look, listen, feel
Rescue breaths 30:2
Compressions 100/min
Depth of compression 1/3 depth of chest or 5 cm