first aid and CPR Flashcards
what does DR ABC stand for
Danger
Response
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
what is the first thing to do when approaching a patient in a first aid/ emergency situation check for danger
check for danger
how should you check for a response in the patient
shout at them and shake them by shoulders
when should you not shake a patient by the shoulders
when there is a suspected spinal injury
what are the 3 categories of airway blockade
clear
partially obstructed
completely obstructed
what should you do in a CPR situation when a patient is not responding
call for help
'’can I get some help here please’’
what should you do after you have checked for breathing and pulse, with no response
ask some one to
call 999 and ask for an ambulance
tell them that we are ….(location)
and have a patient that is in cardiac arrest
and get a AED
what does AED stand for
automated external defibrillator
what is the CPR ratio of compressions to breaths
30:2
30 compressions
2 breaths
30 compressions
2 breaths… ect.
what should CPR in adults always being with
chest compressions
after checking for a response how are ABC (airways, breathing and circulation checked)
head tilt and chin lift to examine the airway and check for obstructions
then jaw thrust, feel the carotid, look at the chest and get close to listen/feel for breaths
for 10 seconds
how long could you listen for breath sounds for
10 seconds
how deep should you compress the chest
5-6cm
where do you place your hands for CPR
when you ring finger is in line with the breast tissue
look for the worn bit on the dummy
when checking for a response what should you do to each side
check both the left and the right ear to try and illicit a response
