cardiac arrest/choking Flashcards

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cadiac arrest treatment

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  • if unresponsive and breathing normally?
  • call 999 and ask for ambulance
  • 30 chest compressions
  • 2 rescue breaths
  • continue CPR 30:2
  • As soon as automated external defib arrives switch it on and follow instructions
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choking treatment?

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  • assess severity
  • severe
    *airway obstruction (ineffective cough)
    *If unconscious start CPR
    *concious 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts
  • mild
    *airway obstruction(effective cough)
  • encourage cough
  • continue to check for detoriation to ineffective cough or until obstruction relieved
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