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BLS Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

Explain the life saving priorities(chain of survival)

A
  • Early recognition and calling for help. Preventing a cardiac arrest is key
  • Early CPR will buy time
  • The early use of an AED will increase chances of survival
  • Post rests care, restoring the quality of life
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Describe occasions when CPR should be adjusted

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  • Late stages of pregnancy
  • Casualty has a stoma(colostomy)
  • If there are chemicals around the mouth
  • If the casualty vomits, turn them onto their side
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3
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State when an AED should be used

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An AED should be used when a casualty is not breathing. The early use of an AED is crucial and life saving.

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4
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State safety consideration when using an AED

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  • Playtex
  • Piercings
  • Perspiration
  • Pacemakers
  • Patches
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5
Q

Outline considerations for use of an AED on infants and child casualties

A

Do not use an AED on Children under 1 and ages 1 to 8 require a paediatric AED or a standard AED with paediatric pads

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