L16: BLS Flashcards
1
Q
Def of BLS
A
Specific level of prehospital medical care…
- Provided by training personnel.
- No drugs used & No invasive maneuver.
2
Q
How do you know that there is Cardio-pulmonary Arrest?
A
If there are:
* No consciousness.
* No Breathing.
* No Pulse.
2
Q
Start BLS early
Why?
A
When the heart stops, damage (irreversible) occurs to the brain within ‹ 5 minutes.
Before any sophistication, Initiate circulation
2
Q
Chain Of Survival
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3
Q
Elements of Basic Life Support
A
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
3
Q
Causes of Arrest
A
4
Q
Airway
A
5
Q
Circulation
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5
Q
Breathing
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5
Q
Alogorithm of BLS
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6
Q
Approach Safety
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7
Q
Check response
A
8
Q
Shout for help
A
9
Q
Open Airway
A
10
Q
Check Breathing
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11
Q
Call 123
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12
Q
CPR
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13
Q
AMBU bag
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14
Q
Special circumstances
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15
Q
Victim Transfering
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