basic life support

Question 1

chest compression depth

Answer 1

1/2-1/3rd of width of chest

Question 2

position for chest compressions

Answer 2

lateral in most, barrel chested breeds in dorsal recumbency

Question 3

hand position for chest compressions in large and giant breed dogs

Answer 3

widest portion of the chest

Question 4

hand position for chest compressions in keel-chested dogs

Answer 4

directly over the heart

Question 5

hand position for chest compressions in cats and small dogs

Answer 5

circumferential compressions rather than lateral compressions may be considered

Question 6

chest compression rate

Answer 6

100-120 compressions/minute, independent of size

Question 7

degree of recoil allowed between compressions

Answer 7

full chest wall recoil between compressions, avoid leaning on the chest during recoil

Question 8

C:V ratio in non-intubated dogs and cats or single rescuer CPR

Answer 8

30:2

Question 9

recommended ventilation rate, tidal volume and inspiratory time

Answer 9

10bpm, Vt 10ml/kg, insp time 1s

Question 10

frequency of rotation of chest compressors - why?

Answer 10

every 2 minutes - reduces lean, compromise of compression efficacy due to fatigue

Question 11

should you confirm death before starting CPR? why?

Answer 11

no - aggressive administration of CPR in patients suspected of being in CPA is recommended. risk of injury due to CPR in patients not in CPA is low.