CPR & EKG Flashcards
WHAT IS CPR?
IT STANDS FOR : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
WHAT IS Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ?
is a combination of oral resuscitation (mouth-to-mouth breathing), which supplies oxygen to the lungs, and external cardiac compressions, which are intended to re-establish cardiac function and circulation
WHEN IS CPR USED?
CPR is used as a response to cardiac failure (cardiac arrest) and respiratory failure.
WHAT DOES AHA STAND FOR?
American Heart Association (AHA).
WHAT DID THE AHA CPR RECOMMENDED?
In October 2010, new guidelines for CPR were released by the American Heart Association (AHA).
WHAT WAS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE ?
The most significant change was the order in which CPR was started
CPR provides external support for circulation and respiration,
it also consists of three primary aspects known as –
ABC’s – Airway, Breathing and Circulation/Chest Compressions.
WHAT DID THE AHA REPLACED TO ABC ORDER TO?
CHEST COMPRESSION/CIRCULATION-C
AIRWAY-A
BREATHING-B
New guidelines have replaced the ABC order with CAB emphasizing the need, particularly for non-health care providers, to start with chest compressions first.
CPR IS NOW - C A B
COMPRESSION- PUSH HARD AND FAST ON THE CENTER OF THE VICTIMS CHEST
AIRWAY- TILT THE VICTIMS HEAD BACK AND LIFT THE CHIN TO OPEN THE AIRWAY
BREATHING- BREATHING- GIVE MOUTH TO MOUTH RESCUE BREATHS
WHAT CAN EARLY CHEST COMPRESSION DO?
IT CAN IMMEDIATELY CIRCULATE OXYGEN THAT IS STILL IN A BLOOD STREAM
WHAT DID AHA RECOMMENDED THE INITIAL PROCESS TO BE?
The initial process should begin with 30 compressions at a rate of 100 compressions/minute followed by the establishment of an airway and rescue breathing.
WHAT IS THE VENTILATION RATIO?
A universal compression-ventilation ratio (30:2) is recommended for all single rescuers for infant, child, and adult victims.
WHAT IS THE 30:2 RATIO?
30 chest compressions
2 ventilations or rescue breaths
WHAT IS A CARDIAC ARREST?
Sudden cessation of functional ventilation and circulation.
The heart stops beating, and no pulse can be found.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OFCARDIAC ARREST?
-Absence of carotid or femoral pulse
-Apnea
-Dilated pupils
WHAT DOES Cyanosis becomes evident with?
Cyanosis becomes evident with respiratory failure.
WHAT COLOR IS THE SKIN WITH Cyanosis?
BLUE
CALLING FOR HELP
Help inside the hospital includes calling a code.
Each hospital will have its own procedure and protocol for calling a code (i.e. red, code 99).
Once the code is called within the hospital, an emergency response team will respond STAT.
The radiographer should be able to perform CPR or assist the emergency response team as needed.
If a code is called outside the hospital (i.e. a MVA site, 911 is called).
HOW MANY MINUTES CAN THE BRAIN SURVIVE WITHOUT OXYGEN?
The human brain cannot go longer than 4 to 6 minutes without oxygen before brain damage will occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF THE BRAIN GOES ON 4-6 MINS WITHOUT O2?
BRAIN DAMAGE
STEPS INVOLVED IN CPR (One Person CPR)
Establish the unresponsiveness of the patient.
The “shake and shout method should be used to produce a response from the patient.
If there is no response, check the patient’s breathing and feel for a pulse.
If the patient has stopped breathing and no pulse can be detected follow the next step.
WHAT DO YOU DO IN A CPR?
Call for help STAT (i.e., you with the black shirt, call 911 and get back to me).
Position the patient on their back on a flat, hard surface if necessary.
Put on gloves.
WHAT WOULD BE THE STEP FOR CIRCULATION/COMPRESSIONS?
Apply external cardiac compressions.
Apply 30 compressions