Emergency

Question 1

First response and CPR

Answer 1

Anaphylaxis
Adrenaline to thigh 0.5ml

Choking - partial or complete
Abdominal compression - epigastrium, J motion, lean forward, 5
Baby - support mandible, lay across arm, back slaps, switch to abdomen compressions

Cardiac arrest

DR ABC
Baby - tickle, clear airway, listen for breathing, rescue breaths, pulse brachial, 15 chest comp (2 fingers) to 2 rescue breaths. CPR on HR < 50

For child - tilt head back a little, one hand

Adult - 1/3 way in, nipple line, 30 compressions before breaths

Shockable rhythm - VT and VF
Non - PEA and Asystole

Shock at 150 for adult, less for v. small