CPR Flashcards
1
Q
What rate should chest compressions be performed?
A
100-120/minute
2
Q
What depth should compressions be performed? Adult
A
at least 2 inches (5 cm)
3
Q
After each compression what should the chest be allowed to do?
A
Allow full recoil after each compression
4
Q
How should pauses be managed between compressions?
A
Minimize pauses between compressions
5
Q
Should we lean on the chest between compressions?
A
NO, need to allow full chest recoil
6
Q
What ratio of breaths to compressions is recommended?
A
2 breaths after 30 compressions (2 : 30 Ratio)
Each breath delivered over 1 second, each causing chest to rise
7
Q
If an interruption is unavoidable, how much time we need to limit this interruption.
A
Keep interruptions less than 10 seconds
