Child/Infant BLS Chap. 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Where to tap on a child
A
bottom of the foot
2
Q
When to call first?
A
- witnessed collapse
2. known cardiac condition
3
Q
When to care first?
A
- unwitnessed collapse
provide 2 min of CPR then call EMS
4
Q
Ventilations for C&I
A
1 breath Q 2-3 sec.
5
Q
When would you begin compressions?
A
HR < 60 bpm
6
Q
8 Signs of poor perfusion in child
A
- cool, moist skin
- pallor
- cyanosis
- mottling
- weak,thready pulse
- decreased LOC
- decreased cap refill
- hypotension
7
Q
Child age range?
A
age 1 to puberty onset, around 12 y.o.
infant is under age 1
8
Q
Compression technique for infants?
A
encircling thumbs
9
Q
Depth of encircling thumbs technique?
A
1.5 inches
10
Q
Depth of compressions for children?
A
2 inches or 1.3 the ant/post depth
11
Q
C:V ratio for child/infant
A
30: 2 one man
15: 2 for 2 man
12
Q
How do you respond if drowning is suspected?
A
Deliver 2 breaths then compressions p. 52
13
Q
Criteria for pediatric AED pads
A
8 y.o. or younger
less than 55 pounds or 25 kg
