World Civ. Flashcards
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When giving CPR to an infant, what is the depth of compressions?
1 and half.
How many compressions for a infant?
100 to 120
What technique do you use to give CPR to an infant?
2 thumbs circling hand technique.
What is the highest age for use of pediatric AED pads?
8
Are adult AED pads universal?
yes
How many compressions for an infant?
30
How many ventilations for an infant?
2
When is a child in respiratory arrest?
when they are not breathing but have a central pulse.
How do you check an infant for responsiveness?
Tapping the bottom of the feet.
What is cardiac arrest?
When you are not breathing and central pulse is absent.
Can a heart attack cause cardiac arrest?
yes
What is cardiac arrest?
An interruption of the electrical pulse.
What is a heart attack?
A collateral or blockage
What is the first step of rapid assessment?
visual survey
What is the second step of rapid response?
Check for responsiveness.