BLS ALGO

Question 0

Circulation

Answer 0

Check pulses, Carotid and Radial

Question 1

BLS Adult Algo

Answer 1

BSI, Scene Safe, Consider C spine
LOC (AVPU)
No breathing or agonal
Phone 911, Get AED

Question 2

Pulse Present

Answer 2

within 10 sec

Question 3

Airway

Answer 3

If no C spine precautions

Open airway using head tilt chin lift

Question 4

Breathing

Answer 4

Look listen feel for respirations
Breathing rate and quality O2/BVM
Not breathing: BVM w/15L assist giving 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
Recheck pulse every 2 minutes

Question 5

Pulse Absent

Answer 5

Start CPR for 2 min (30 compressions 2 breaths)
Minimize interruptions
Chest compressions 2 inch depth
Allow complete recoil
Use ResQ Pod

Question 6

AED/Defibrillator Arrives

Shockable

Answer 6

Give 1 shock

Resume CPR immediately 5 cycles (2 min)

Question 7

AED/Defibrillator Arrives

Not Shockable

Answer 7

Resume CPR immediately for 5 cycles (2 min)

Continue until ALS takes over or victim starts to move

Question 8

Once advanced airway is placed

Answer 8

give continuous chest compressions 100/min without pause.
Ventilation 1 breath every 6-8 seconds.
Switch roles every 2 minutes