Section 3- Element 1 (CPR theory) Flashcards
What is the chain of survival?
Early recognition
Early CPR
Early defibrillation
Post-resuscitation care
If you are unable to make the chest rise during rescue breaths what should you do?
Lift the chin higher to get the airways further open yet do not go over the rescue breaths you have already tried, continue.
What are the differences between adult and child CPR?
A child receives 5 initial rescue breaths and only has one hand used for compressions
What are the differences between child and infant CPR
Child- One hand for compressions
Infant- Two fingers
What is the correct rate of compression for CPR?
100-120 per minute
What is the correct depth of compression for an adult casualty?
5-6cm
What is the correct depth of compression for a child casualty?
One third
1/3
What is the correct depth of compression for an infant casualty?
One third
1/3
What problems might you encounter during CPR and what action would you take?
Being sick- Tilt on side to allow obstruction out
Rescue breaths not reaching the lungs- Head tilt and chin lift further
What is agonal breathing and what does it indicate?
Not breathing properly, gasping for air
Indicates to start CPR
When would you stop CPR and why?
Qualified help arrives to take over OR Signs of regaining consciousness OR You become exhausted
What would you do differently in the CPR sequence if you had recovered the casualty from the water?
5 initial rescue breaths
If you are in the water and unable to lift a casualty, who is not breathing, out safely, what would you do until assistance arrives?
Give continuous rescue breaths throw the nose, clothing the mouth, airway open, head leant on your arm whilst you hold the wall and support the casualties body with your leg
Describe signs and symptoms of choking
Gripping their neck Pale/discoloured face Coughing Distressed Become unconscious
What action would you take if an adult or child has a mild airway obstruction?
Encourage them to cough
What action would you take if an adult or child has a severe airway obstruction
5 back blows
5 abdominal thrusts
What action would you take for a choking casualty that has fallen unconscious?
Support them to the ground, preventing injury
Ensure 999 has been called
Start CPR (The compressions should relieve the obstruction, continue if not)
Explain treatment for an infant casualty that has severe/complete airway obstruction
5 back blows
5 CHEST THRUSTS (Not abdominal, it’s dangerous)
Holding them on your arm or leg
How would you carry out CPR on a suspected spinal WITH a team support?
Ensuring someone is holding the head securely and in line with the neck and spine.
Make head tilt and chin lifts with minimal movement
How would you carry out CPR on a suspected spinal WITHOUT a team support?
As normal, try not to move the head too much but life is more important than the injury
How would you manage a casualty this is regurgitating their stomach contents and has suspected spinal cord injury WITH/WITHOUT team support?
WITH team- Ensure somebody holds the head securely in line with the neck and spine. As well as somebody else holding the chin for extra support and keeping the airway open.
WITHOUT team- Carry out action for regurgitation in the normal way taking care to minimise any head and neck movement.
What action would you take if an initial rescue breath didn’t inflate the chest?
The person securing the head must gently tilt it further, opening the airway a little more.
What barrier device would you use when carrying out CPR?
Pocket/face mask
List a benefit of using a face/pocket mask during resuscitation/CPR?
Prevents bacteria travelling between the casualty and rescuer
Also allows for two rescuers to swap every 2 minutes allowing rests for each rescuer
Describe how to use a face/pocket mask
Place strap around head with the mask covering the nose and mouth.
Press down with your fingers and thumbs in a diamond shape covering any possible air escape holes.
Breath through the hole as if it were the casualties mouth
