BLS Flashcards
What does DRSABC stand for
Danger Response Shout Airway Breathing Circulation
What are the ways to open the airway
Head tilt, chin lift
Jaw thrust
What is atonal breathing
Infrequent gasps
May look like they are alive but they’re not
How deep should compressions be
5 to 6cm
How many compressions should you do in a minute
100-120
What is the ratio of compressions to ventilations
30:2
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does AED stand for
Automated external defibrillator
What does BVM stand for
Bag valve mask
What does OPA stand for
Oropharyngeal airway
What does SAS stand for
Scottish ambulance service
What does OHCA stand for
Out of hospital cardiac arrest
What does VT
Ventricular tachycardia
What does VF stand for
Ventricular fibrillation
What does ROSC stand for
Return of spontaneous circulation
What should you tell the helper to say to the ambulance service
Phone 999
Tell them the person is in cardiac arrest and they are not breathing
Give them location and contact number
What are shockable rhythms
Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
What should you say to a helper
Wait until you check breathing
Call 999
Bring an AED, bag valve mask, suction and 15L of oxygen
