Paediatric_BLS_Flashcards COPY
What is the first step in paediatric basic life support?
Approach with care
What should be checked first in paediatric basic life support?
Check responsiveness
What should be done after checking responsiveness?
Shout for help
What is the next step after shouting for help?
Open the airway
How should breathing be checked and for how long?
Check breathing for 10 seconds: Look, listen, and feel
What should be done if the child is not breathing?
Give 5 rescue breaths
How should circulation be checked and for how long?
Check for signs of circulation for 10 seconds, using femoral, brachial, and radial pulses in children
What is the chest compression to rescue breaths ratio in paediatric basic life support?
15 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths (15:2)
What is the rate of chest compressions and breaths per minute in paediatric basic life support?
120 compressions per minute and 30 breaths per minute
