CPR POWERPOINT Flashcards
The 2024 update says to compress ____________ to ______________ of the thoracic width if the patient is in lateral recumbency
1/3 to 1/2
The 2024 update states to compress __________ of the thoracic depth if the patient is in dorsal recumbency
1/4
Compressions over the widest part of the
chest
Most dogs
Compressions directly over the heart
Keel chested
Dorsal recumbency, sternal compressions
Push hard
Barrel chested
Four points of proper form for chest compression
- Hands on top of each other
- Elbows straight
- Bend at waist
- Spine towards compressor
Limit chest compression pauses to less than…. between each two minute cycle
Less than 10 seconds
Interposed abdominal compressions have a negative effect on…
Cardiac output
Even when doing perfect CPR, only ________ of cardiac output is being produced
20%
First step of B (breathing) during CPR once patency has been verified or established
Intubate in lateral recumbency, do not stop chest compressions