BLS Flashcards
CPR procedure
Check for danger
check for response - shake and speak loudly into ear
If responds put on recovery position
if no response CALL FOR HELP
open airway - chinlift/head tilt. if C-spine injury jaw thrust only
remove obstruciton - suction or forceps
SIGNS of life - 10 seconds only
chest rise and fall
lisitnet for breating sounds
feeling for breathing
look for signs of perfusion,coughing limb movement
body warmth
palpate carotid
if responding ABCDE
if no respond - crash trolley 2222
crash trolies
red - adult
orange - obstetrics
blue - neonatil
pink - peadiatrics
what to do when contatcing crash tream
where who are - building and ward
type of crash trolley
CPR numbers
30:2
100-120 per minute and depth of 5-6cm
body weight over centre of chest
stope when - help arrives, patient recovers or tired
continue CPR when AED is being prepared, only stop when prompted by AED
Automated external defibrillator
safe device that delivers shock to patient
BLS algorithim
check for danger
check for response
open and assess airway
assess breathing and circulation
call crash team
start continuous chest compressions
choking
ask are you choking - if response obstruction is partial
partial obstruction - lean forward and cough
if cannot vocalize - complete obstruction - if becomes cyanosed give back slaps
back slaps
remove obvious debris including dentures
stand on side and slightly behind
support Pt by putting one hand in front and lean them forward
give 5 sharp back slaps with heel of ur hand
after each slap check mouth for dislodged obstruction
if back slaps are not effective
carry up to 5 abdominal thrusts
abdominal thrusts
stand behind patient and put hand on upper part of abdomen
lean patient forward
pull sharply upwards and inwards
if one cycle fails call for medical assistance
then 5 slaps and 5 thrusts until help arrives
if LOC then CPR
what is the main purpose of chest compressions
to create blood flow from heart
good quality CPR
compressions at a rate of 100 – 120 per min, with full hand release and recoil. Depth of compression to be between 5 – 6cmsa
adult chocking algorihim
Are you choking
5 back slaps
5 abdominal thrusts
call for help
defibrillator purpose
restarts heart
