BLS PEDIA algorithm

Question 1

1st step

Answer 1

veriry scene safety

Question 2

2nd step

Answer 2

victim unresponsive
shout for nearby help
activate emergency response system (cp)
get AED and emergency equipment - or send someonelse

Question 3

3rd step

Answer 3

look for no breathing or only gasping and check pulse (simultaneously)
Is pulse definitely felt within 10 seconds?

Question 4

if ptx has normal breathing and has pulse

Answer 4

activate emergency response (if not already done)

Return to victim and monitor until emergency responders arrive

Question 5

ptx has no normal breathing, has pulse

Answer 5

rescue breathing

1 breath q 3-5 seconds or 12-20 breaths/ min

Question 6

how much time does it take to take the pulse again

Answer 6

2 minutes

Question 7

ptx is not breathing, only gasping, no pulse

You witnessed ptx sudden collapse

Answer 7

activate emergency response system

retrieve AED/ defibrillator

Question 8

you did not witness ptx sudden collpase

ptx not breathing, not breathing/ only gasping

Answer 8

do CPR
single rescuer - 30 compressions : 2 breaths
2 rescuer - 15:2
use AED as soon as available

Question 9

AED analyzes rhythm

it is a shockable rhythm

Answer 9

give 1 shock
CPR for 2 mins
(until prompted by AED to allow rhythm check)
continue until ALS providers take over or victim starts to move

Question 10

non shockable rhythm

Answer 10

resume CPR immediately for 2 mins

continue until ALS providers take over or victim starts to move

Question 11

CPR 2 or more rescuers

first rescuer

Answer 11

30:2

Question 12

CPR 2 or more rescuers

2nd rescuer

Answer 12

15:2