CPR Flashcards
When should you perform CPR on an adult?
When they are unresponsive, OR
no breathing (or they are gasping) and no pulse palpated within 10 seconds
When should you perform CPR on a child/infant?
When they are unresponsive, OR
no breathing (or only gasping), and no pulse palpated within 10 seconds
What is the compression rate for CPR?
At least 100 per min
How far should you compress for an adult?
at least 2 inches (5 cm)
How far should you compress for a child?
at least 2 inches (5cm)
How far should you compress for an infant?
about 1 1/2 inches (4cm)
What should you allow for when doing chest compressions?
Allow for the complete recoil of the chest between compressions
If you are with a partner, how often should you switch positions during CPR?
every 2 min
You should minimize interruptions in chest compressions to less than ___ seconds.
10 seconds
What two methods can you use to open up the airway? When should you choose one over the other?
Head tilt-chin lift
jaw thrust (use when you have a suspected neck injury)
What is the compression to breath ratio when performing CPR on an adult?
30:2 (1 or 2 rescuers)
What is the compression to breath ratio when performing CPR on a child or infant? Give ratio for single rescuer and 2 rescuer situations.
30: 2 - Single rescuer
15: 2 - 2 rescuers
What should you look for when giving breaths during CPR?
that their chest rises
When should you use an AED?
as soon as one is available when patient is not breathing and unresponsive
When using an AED, how soon after a shock is administered should you resume chest compressions?
Immediately after the shock
