Lesson 10 - Basic Life Support Flashcards
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a collection of interventions performed to provide __________ and __________ to the body during cardiac arrest
Oxygenation and circulation
It is the cessation of adequate heart function and respiration and results in death without reversal.
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
How long does it take for the following before it completely dies?
Brain:
Heart:
Body:
Brain: 4 mins
Heart: 7 mins
Body: 1-2 hrs
It is the most common cardiac arrhythmia that causes sudden cardiac arrest.
Ventricular Fibrillation (VFib)
What are the 5 steps in Initial Assessment?
- Unconscious victim on visual assessment
- Ensure scene safety (The scene is safe. I am safe.)
- Check for responsiveness (Hey! Hey! Are you okay? x2)
- Call for help (Help! Call 911! Activate EMS! Get the AED!)
- Check for pulse and breathing
How long must you check for pulse and breathing?
Not more than 10 seconds
What do you check for pulse in adults?
Carotid pulse
What do you check for pulse in children?
Carotid or femoral pulse
What do you check for pulse in infants?
Brachial pulse
What do you observe when checking for breathing?
Chest rise
What must you do when no pulse and no breathing are observed?
Perform CPR
What must you do when there is pulse but no breathing observed?
Give Rescue Breaths
What are the steps in performing CPR?
- Chest compressions
- Airway
- Breathing
What are the steps in giving rescue breaths?
- Open the airway
- Apply a barrier device
- Provide artificial respiration
What is the appropriate ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths?
30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (30:2)
Check pulse and breathing after __________. Continue CPR if necessary
5 cycles (approx. 2 minutes or 200-240 compressions)
If pulse and breathing have resumed, put the victim in the __________
Recovery position
Continue CPR until?
- Spontaneous breathing and pulse is present
- The healthcare team (EMS) arrives
- Over-exhaustion of the rescuer
- Physician declared that the patient is dead
What are the steps when using the AED for chest compressions?
- Activated AED & attach elected pads
- Evaluate rhythm
- Deliver shock
- Start/Resume CPR
What are the two methods to open the airway?
- Heat-tilt chin-lift maneuver
- Jaw-thrust w/o head extension
How long should you give rescue breaths?
2 mins
TRUE OR FALSE:
If there is suspected cervical spine trauma, I can still move the patient and immediately put them in recovery position.
FALSE; DO NOT move them EXCEPT if they are vomiting. Only then should you put them in recovery position.
TRUE OR FALSE:
If there is suspected cervical spine trauma, I must use the head-tilt chin-lift maneuver ONLY to open the airway.
FALSE; ONLY use the jaw-thrust method
TRUE OR FALSE:
If there is suspected cervical spine trauma, I must not place him/her in recovery position.
TRUE
If no barrier device is available, ___________ use is highly recommended
Hands-only CPR with AED
What are the four complications of CPR?
- Fractured ribs
- Lacerated liver
- Atelectasis (due to punctured lungs)
- Gastric distension
