LIFEGARD Flashcards
how to check response
by gently shaking the shoulders and asking “are you all right”
how to open airway
head tilt chin lift
if the casualty is not breathing
get emergency services and an AED
when checking if a casualty is breathing normally how long should you check for
up to 10 seconds
how would you do chest compressions differently on a child
use one hand
how would you do chest compressions differently on an infant
use two fingers
when might you need to perform chest compression only CPR
if the casualty has a severe facial injury
how should you treat a casualty who is choking but can still breath and cough
encourage them to cough
how should you treat a casualty who is choking and cannot breathe
give up to 5 back blows then up to 5 abdominal thrusts call 999/112 for emergency help then repeat back blows and abdominal thrusts until the blockage is relieved
what should you do if a choking casualty becomes unresponsive
start CPR
if you are performing CPR and an AED arrives what should you do
turn it on and follow the voice prompts
if a casualty is unresponsive has a clear airway and you are sure they are breathing normally what position should you put them in
the recovery position
how does the recovery position help to keep a casualty’s airway clear
it prevents the tongue from falling back to block the airway and it reduces the risk of regurgitated stomach contents going into the lungs
