CPR

how are breaths delivered using a bag-mask device? A. 2 breaths over 1 second, using force B. 1 breath over 1 second, using force C. 1 breath over 1 second, while watching for chest rise D. 2 breaths over 1 second, while catching for chest rise

C

what is a correct approach for AED pad placement for infants and children less than 8 years of age? A. as indicated on the pad packages B. only left on anterior chest. C. both on anterior chest

C

what is the recommended depth of compressions in infants? A. approx. 0.5 inches B. approx. 1 inch C. approx. 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) D. approx. 2 inches

C

when there is one rescuer, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratios for infants and children? A. 10:2 B. 10:5 C. 30:2 D. 15:2

C

when using a pocket mask, where should the rescuer be positioned? A. at the head of the victim B. at the back of the victim C. at the side of the victim D. on the bottom of the victim

C

after checking for breathing and a pulse, you find that. the patient is not breathing normally. but has a pulse and needs rescue breathing, What is the correct. ventilation rate?

1 breath every 6 seconds, or about 10 breaths per minute

assigning your team members to individual roles and outlining what each member needs to do during the resuscitation attempt is an example of what element of high performance team dynamics?

Clear roles and responsibilities

You and your team have initiated compressions and ventilation. The AED was attached and "no shock" was advised. Your team continued CPR for 1 minute. You tell your team in a respectful, clear and calm voice, "Leslie, during the next analysis by the AED, I want you and Justin to switch positions and you to perform compressions. "what element of high performance team dynamics?

Closed loop communication

the AED detects a shockable rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 shock, you and your partner immediately resume CPR by using what ration and which compression technique?

complete cycles of 15 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2-thumb encircling hand technique

As you are providing CPR, your colleague arrives, turns on the AED, and follows the prompts. The AED analyzes the rhyme and does not advise a shock. After you immediately resume CPR, how do you continue treating the patient?

continue CPR until prompted by the AED to allow rhythm check, the ALS team arrives or the patient starts to move

you are still perfuming CPR as a single rescuer. The AED detects a shockable rhythm and advises a shock. after delivering 1 shock, you immediately resume CPR with what ratio of compression to depths?

cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths

where do you position yourself when using a bag mask device?

directly above the victims head

when should the rescuer opening the AED clear the victim?

during analysis and before shock delivery

to avoid fatigue, when should team roles alternative providing compressions?

every 5 cycles or 2 minutes

when performing chest compressions for an infant, you can use 2 thumbs or put 2 ________ in the center of the chest, just below the _____ line.

fingers, nipples

the child is unresponsive after you tap his shoulders and shout, "are you ok?" he could be in cardiac arrest. What is your next step?

for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the carotid pulse

the infant is unresponsive when you tap her foot and shout, "are you ok? she could be in cardiac arrest. What is your next step?

for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking. the brachial pulse

you check the Childs pulse after 2 minutes of providing rescue breaths and cannot feel a pulse. You immediately begin CPR for 2 more minutes, the child still does not have a pulse and you are still alone. What is your next step?

get and use an AED

Adult BLS Algorithm for healthcare providers: shockable rhythm

give 1 shock and resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes (until prompted by AED to allow rhythm check)

pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers - single rescuer: shockable rhythm

give 1 shock. Resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes (until prompted by the AED to allow a rhythm check)

critical components of chest compressions: children depth

approx. 2 inches (5 cm)

when using a pocket mask, where should the rescuer be positioned?

at the side of the victim

what is a correct approach for AED pad placement for infants and children less than 8 years of age?

as indicated on the pad packages

after checking for breathing and a pulse, you verify that the child is not breathing normally but has a pulse. His airway is not obstructed. How do you deliver rescue breaths?

1 breath every 2 or 3 seconds, or about 20 to 30 breaths per minute

AED Special consideration: Hairy chest

- if your AED has 1 set of pads and a razor, quickly shave the area and then apply the pads - if your AED has 2 sets of pads, use the first set to remove the hair. Apply the first set of pads, press them down so they can stick as much as possible, and quickly pull them off. Then apply the new, second set of pads

Mouth-to-mouth breaths for adults, children and infants

- Mouth-to-mouth breathing is a quick and effective way to provide oxygen to a victim when a barrier mask is not available - each breath you take contains 21% oxygen. When you provide a rescue breath, the air your breathe into a victim contains about 17% oxygen.

AED Special consideration: defibrillation for infants less than 1 year of age

- a manual defibrillator is preferred rather than AED - if a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED with a pediatric dose attenuator is preferred - if neither is available, you may use an AED without pediatric dose attenuator

where should AED pads be placed in the anterolateral placement for adults and children 8 years or older?

- below the right collarbone - side of the left nipple

What does a chest compression feedback device monitor?

- chest depth - chest coil - compression rate

what are the resuscitation triangle roles in a high performance team?

- compression - AED/monitor/defibrillator - airway

AED Special consideration: Transdermal medicine patch

- do not place the pad directly over the medicine patch - take the patch off and quickly wipe the chest before you put on the pad

what are some special considerations when using an AED?

- excessive chest hair - implanted defibrillators/pacemaker - water - transdermal medicine patches

rescue breathing: children & infants

- give 1 breath every 2 to 3 seconds (20 to 30 breaths/min) - give each breath over 1 second, and make sure there is chest rise with each breath - during rescue breathing, check the victims pulse every 2 minutes

rescue breathing: adults

- give 1 breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths/min) - give each breath over 1 second and make sure there is visible chest rise with each breath - during rescue breathing, check the victims pulse every 2 minutes

for a person who is unresponsive and not breathing normally but has a pulse:

- give one rescue breath every 6 seconds in an adult - give 1 rescue breath every 2 to 3 seconds in a child or infant - then, if your local protocol allows, gives naloxone. Do not delay breaths to give naloxone

pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers - single rescuer: no breathing and a pulse is felt

- give rescue breaths every 2 to 3 seconds (20 to 30 breaths per minute) - assess pulse rate for no more than 10 seconds

choking: unresponsive adults or children

- if a choking victim becomes unresponsive, send someone to activate the emergency responsive system - lower the victim to the ground - perform CPR with 1 exception: each time you open the airway to give breaths, look for the obstructing object - if you see an object that can be easily removed, carefully remove with your fingers. DO NOT do a blind finger sweep

what is recommended to minimize interruptions in compressions when using an AED?

- if no. shock is advised and after any shock delivery, immediately resume high-quality CPR, starting with chest compressions - when 2 or more rescuers are present, one rescuer should continue chest compressions while the other prepares the AED - continue with high quality CPR until an AED prompts to clear

AED Special consideration: Water

- if someone is lying in water, quickly move the victim to a dry area - if the victim is lying in snow or a small puddle, use the AED - if the chest is covered with water or sweat, wipe the chest before attaching the pads

witness collapse: children and infants

- if you are alone with no mobile phone, leave the victim to activate the emergency response system and get the AED before beginning CPR. Use the AED as soon as it is available - if you are not alone, send someone to get the AED and begin CPR immediately. Use the AED as soon as it is available.

unwitnessed collapse: children and infants

- if you are. lone, start CPR with cycles of 30:2 - if you are not alone, send someone to get the AED and begin CPR immediately. Use the AED as soon as it is available - after about 2 minutes, if you are still alone, activate the emergency response system and get an AED if not already done - use the AED as soon as it is available

AED pad placement: infants and children less than 8 years of age - pad choice

- if your AED includes smaller-sized pads that are. designed for children under 8 years of age, use them - if not, use the adult pads while making sure that they do not touch or overlap - do not use the child pads for an adult. the shock dose is too small for an adult

what are common administration routes for naloxone?

- intramuscular - intranasal - intravenous

minimizing interruptions while using an AED: when 2 or more rescuers are present

- one rescuer should continue chest compressions while the other operates the AED - rescuers should continue high-quality CPR, until the AED delivers a prompt to clear the victim for analysis

E-clamp technique

- perform a head tilt - place the mask of the age with the narrow portion at the bridge of the nose - use the thumb and index finger of one hand to make a "C" on the side of the mask, pressing the edges of the mask to the face - use the remaining fingers to lift the angles of the jaw, open the airway, and press the face to the mask

pulse check: infants and children: steps to check carotid or femoral pulse

- place 2 or 3 fingers in the inner thigh, midway between the hip bone and the pubic bone and just. below the crease where the leg meets. the torso

AED anterolateral pad placement

- place one pad directly below the right collarbone - place the other pad to the side of the left nipple, with the top edge of the pad a few inches below the armpit

AED pad placement: adults and children 8 years and older - Anterolateral placement

- place one pad directly below the right collarbone - place the other pad to the side of the left nipple, with the top edge of the pad a few inches below the armpit

AED pad placement: adults and children 8 years and older - anteroposterior placement

- place one pad on the left side of the chest, halfway between the tip of breastbone and left nipple - place the other pad on the left side of the victims back, beneath the shoulder blade, neck to the spine

AED anteroposterior pad placement

- place one pad on the left side of the chest, hallway between the tip of the breastbone and left nipple - place the other pad on the left side of the victims back, beneath the shoulder blade, neck to the spine

a bag-mask device

- provides positive-pressure ventilation - consists of a bag attached to a face mask - may include a 1-way valve

while performing high quality CPR, when do pauses in compression typically occur?

- pulse checks - defibrillation - rhythm analysis - compressor switches - intubation

chest compression feedback device can monitor CPR and provide real-time feedback for aspects such as:

- rate. - depth - recoil

signs of choking for adults and children

- silent cough - inability to speak or breathe - cyanosis (turning blue)

AED pad placement: infants and children less than 8 years of age placement

- some AED pads recommend placing one pad on the chest and on on the back for infants and children - follow the pictures on the pad packages for proper placement

What are the components of a pulse check in an unresponsive victim?

- use 2 or 3 fingers to locate the pulse - assess for a pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds - feel the pulse in the groove to the side of the trachea

what are the correct actions to take for scene safety and assessment?

- verify scene safety - check for responsiveness - look for no breathing and only gasping and chest pulse - activate the emergency responsive system and get an AED

choking in obsess and pregnant victims

- wrap arms around his or her chest - perform chest thirsts instead. of abdominal thrusts.

during CPR on a child, interruptions to chest compressions should be limited to no more than _____ seconds A. 2 B. 5 C. 10 D. 12

C

What are 4 examples of effective team dynamics?

1. constructive intervention 2. debriefing 3. knowledge sharing 4. clear roles and responsibilities

Steps to find and feel for the carotid pulse:

1. locate the trachea (on the side closest to you), using 2 or 3 fingers 2. slide those fingers into the groove between the trachea and the muscles at the side of the neck, where you can feel the carotid pulse 3. feel for a pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds. If you do not definitely feel a pulse, begin CPR, starting with chest compressions

What is the correct sequence of actions for performing mouth-to-mouth and nose breaths for an infant?

1. perform a head tilt and chin lift 2. place your mouth over the. infants mouth and nose to create airtight seal 3. give one breath, blowing for about one second, waiting for chest to rise

your adult friend suddenly collapses at home, you determine she needs CPR. You begin CPR, starting with chest compressions and are about to deliver breaths by using mouth to mouth breaths. you open the airway with a head tilt - chin lift? What. is the sequence of your next actions?

1. pinch the nose and seal your lips around the victims mouth 2. give 1 breath and blow for about 1 second 3. watch for chest rise while giving the breath 4. give a second breath (blowing for about 1 second, watching for chest rise)

pulse check: infants and children: steps to check branchial artery pulse in an infant

1. place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and shoulder 2. press the fingers to attempt to feel the pulse for at least 5 but no more than 10 seconds. If you do not feel a pulse within 10 seconds or the heart rate is 60/min or less, begin high-quality CPR starting with chest compressions.

steps to open the airway for breaths

1. place on hand on victims forehead, and push your palm to tilt the head back 2. place fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw, near the chin 3. lift the jaw to bring the chin forward

steps for how to use a bag-mask device

1. place the mask over the victims face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for the correct position - use the E-clamp technique - squeeze the bag to give breaths while watching for chest rise - deliver each breath for over 1 second - if there are two rescuers: > rescuer 1: positioned directly above the victim, opens the airway and positions the bag-mask device > rescuer 2: positioned at the victims side, squeeze the bag

Correct order of steps for using a bag device

1. place. the mask on the victims face, while the bridge of the nose as a guide for the correct position 2. use the E-C clam technique to hold the mask in place while you lift. the jaw to hold the airway open 3. squeeze the bag to give breaths (1 second each) while watching for chest rise

steps for how to use an AED

1. power on the AED if needed & follow the prompts 2. choose adult pads for victims 8 years of age and older & attach the adhesive AED pads to the victims bare chest 3. when the AED prompts you, clear the victim during analysis. Be sure that no one is touching the victim. Some AEDs will tell you to push a button to allow the AED to begin analyzing; others will do that automatically. The AED may rake. a few seconds to analyze 4. if the AED advises a shock: it will charge and tel you again to clear the victim. Clear the victim before delivering the shock. Press the shock button. After shock delivery, immediately resume CPR. if no shock is needed: immediately resume CPR, starting with compressions

pediatric chain of survival

1. prevention 2. activation of emergency response 3. high-quality CPR 4. advanced resuscitation 5. post-cardiac arrest care 6. recovery

scene safety, responsiveness and assessment steps

1. scene safety - make sure the scene is safe for you and the victim 2. check for responsiveness - tap the victims shoulders. Should "are you ok?" If the victim is not responsive, activate the emergency response system via mobile device. get the AED or send someone to do so 3. Assess for breathing and pulse - to MIN. delay in starting CPR, you may assess breathing and pulse at the same time. This should take no more than 10 seconds - to check for breathing, scan the victims chest for rise and fall for no more than 10 seconds (if the victim is not breathing or is only gasping: be prepared to begin high-quality CPR) - gasping is not normal breathing and is a sign of cardiac arrest - to perform a pulse check on an adult, feel for a. carotid pulse

Adult BLS Algorithm for healthcare providers

1. verify scene for safety 2. check for responsiveness 3. look for no breathing. or only gasping and check pulse (simultaneously). Is a pulse definitely felt within 10 seconds? 4. normal breathing, pulse felt 5. no normal breathing, pulse felt - 1 breath every 6 seconds or 10 breaths/min. Check pulse every 2 minutes. if no pulse, start CPR. If possible opioid overdose, administer naloxone if available per protocol 6. no normal breathing or gasping, pulse not felt - start CPR, perform cycles fo 30 compressions and 2 7. once AED arrives, check for rhythm 8. shockable rhythm - give 1 shock and resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes (until prompted by AED to allow rhythm check) 9. nonshockable rhythm - resumes CPR immediately for 2 min until prompted by AED to allow rhythm check

to check for breathing, scan the victims chest for rise and fall for no more than __________

10 seconds

CPR performed differently when an advanced airway is in place because it is CONTINUOUS at ________ to _______/min

100 to 120

when an advanced airway is in place, chest compressions should be provided at a rate of _______ to _______ per minute

100 to 120

critical components of chest compressions: children rate

100 to 120/min

what is the target rate for chest compression for children?

100 to 120/min

with an advanced airway place, rescue breaths should be given at a rate of ____ breath(s) every _____ seconds for adults

1; 6

critical components of chest compressions: children hand placement

2 hands or 1 hand on the lower hand of the breastbone

with an rescue breaths to a. child or infant victim, should give at 1 breath every _____ to ____ seconds

2 to 3

pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers - single rescuer: heart rate

<60/min with sigs of poor perfusion and start CPR

Which team member is responsible for: Assessing the patient and providing compressions A. Compressor B. Monitor/Defibrillator C. Airway

A

how do you open the airway for breaths if a single rescuer is present? A. head tilt-chin lift B. recovery position C. chin down

A

infants less than 1 year of age ________ is preferred over _______. A. manual defibrillator; AED B. AED; manual defibrillator

A

what is the correct chest compression rate for adults? A. 100 to 120/min B. 150 to 200/min C. 50 to 100/min D. 200 to 250/min

A

what is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant A. place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infants elbow and shoulder B. place 2 or 3 fingers into the groove between the trachea and the muscles at the side of the neck C. place your hand on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infants elbow and shoulder D. place your hand into the groove between the trachea and the muscles at the side of the neck

A

when performing abdominal thrusts on adults and children, in which direction should your thrusts be directed? A. upward B. downward C. sideways.

A

______ is a lightweight, portable device, simple to operate, uses voice prompts, lights, and on-screen messages

AED

Which team member is responsible for: Operating the AED and alternating with the compressor after every 5 cycles or 2 minutes to avoid fatigue A. Compressor B. Monitor/Defibrillator C. Airway

B

after Turing on the AED, you follow the prompts. You know the child pads for infants and for children younger than 8 years, but the pediatric are unavailable. What should you do? A. turn off the AED B. use the adult pads C. do not use the pads at all

B

if a choking victim is too large for you to wrap your arms around the waist, you should perform ______ thrusts A. abdominal B. chest

B

if a choking victim is too large. for you to wrap your arms around the waist, you should perform ______ thrusts A. abdominal B. chest

B

to feel for the carotid pulse: locate the trachea (on the side closest to you), using A. you hand B. 2 or 3 fingers C. one thumb D. 1 finger

B

when performing chest compressions for an infant in a 2-rescuer situation, you should put 2 ____ in the chest for the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone. A. hands B. thumbs

B

when should the rescuer operating the AED clear the victim? A. while the AED is being powered on and before analysis B. during analysis and before delivery shock C. after analysis and during shock D. while AED is being powered and after analysis

B

when using an AED, choose adult pads for victims ______ years and older & attach the adhesive AED pads to the victims bare chest A. 5 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

B

Which team member is responsible for: Providing ventilation A. Compressor B. Monitor/Defibrillator C. Airway

C

As a team leader, you notice that your compressor is pushing too fast. It is important to correct actions that are incorrect, but it is also important to be tactful when delivering this correction to a college. what element of high performance team dynamics?

Constructive intervention

pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers - single rescuer: perform cycles of... A. 15 compressions and 1 breath B. 15 compressions and 2 breaths C. 30 compressions and 1 breath D. 30 compressions and 2 breaths

D

what is the target rate for chest compressions for children? A. 50 to 70/min B. 80 to 100/min C. 100 to 110/min D. 100 to 120/min

D

when there are two rescuers, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratios for infants and children? A. 10:2 B. 10:5 C. 30:2 D. 15:2

D

What action can you take as a team during and after resuscitation attempt that helps individual team members perform better and brings awareness to system strengths and deficiencies?

Debriefing

a rescuer arrives at the side of an adult victim and suspects an opioid associated life threatening emergency. The victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally but has a pulse. What is the next action to take?

Give 1 rescue breath every 6 seconds

steps for how to use a pocket mask

Step 1 - Step 2 - Step 3 - Step 4 - Step 5 -

critical components of chest compressions: children chest recoil

allow complete recoil; do not lean on the chest

when performing high quality CPR on a child, what is the correct depth of compressions?

approx 2 inches (5 cm)

What may include a 1 way valve?

a bag mask device

what consists of a bag attached to a face mask?

a bag mask device

what provides positive pressure ventilation?

a bag mask device

ovoid-associated life threatening emergency

a condition that can cause a person to stop breathing but still have a pulse

AED

a device that analyzes the heart rhythm to identify the presence of an arrhythmia that. can be corrected by a shock

What are two types of advanced airways?

a laryngeal mask airway and supralogic airway device

Naloxone

a medication that can temporally reverse the effects of opioid overdose

You and your colleague respond to an adult victim who is unresponsive. After assessing the victim is not breathing and has no pulse, what do you instruct your colleague to do?

activate the emergency response system and get the AED

pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers - single rescuer: after about 2 minutes:

activate the emergency responsive system and retrieve the AED (if not already one)

you respond to a collapsed pregnant female as the only rescuer. You follow BLS sequence and find that she is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse, she is visibly pregnant. You activate emergency response team. What is your next action?

begin chest compressions

gasping is not normal breathing and is a sign of ___ ______

cardiac arrest

to perform a pulse check on an adult, feel for a _____ _____

carotid pulse

an adult or child may clutch the neck with both hands making a. sign that they are _______

choking

signs of poor air exchange and difficulty breathing is a sign of ______

choking

AED Special consideration: Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker

if you see a lump indicating and device, avoid placing the pad directly over it

minimizing interruptions while using an AED: if no shock is advised:

immediacy resume CPR, starting with chest compressions

after 4 minutes of rescue breathing, no pulse is present during a pulse shock. What immediate actins should be taken?

immediately begin CPR and turn on the AED

if no shock is needed using an AED, what do you do?

immediately resume CPR, starting with compressions

what is a sign of severe airway obstruction?

inability to speak

You witnessed the collapse of a child. You are the only rescue and do not have a mobile phone. After confirming no breathing and no pulse, what is your next step?

leave the victim to activate the emergency response system and get the AED

critical components of chest compressions: children minimizing interruptions

limit interruptions to less than 10 seconds

during CPR on a child, you should place 1 or 2 hands over the _____ of the _______

lower half, breastbone

how can you achieve a high chest compression fraction?

minimize pauses in chest compression

how can you achieve a high chest compression fraction?

minimize pauses in chest compressions

how is CPR performed differently when an advanced airway is in place?

no pauses for ventilations

what is the preferred method for pulse check in an infant?

place 2 or 3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm, midway between the infants elbow and shoulder

a bag mask device is used to provide _________ to a victim. who is not breathing or not breathing normally

positive pressure ventilation

you check the infants pulse every 2 minutes and detect that the heart rate. is less than 60/min with signs of poor perfusion. While your colleagues begins CPR, what action do you need to take

power on the AED, follow the prompts and use the child pads

the infant isn't breathing normally but has a pulse. What do you need to do?

provide rescue breaths, with 1 breath every. 2 to 3 seconds

pediatric BLS algorithm for healthcare providers - single rescuer: unshockable rhythm

resume CPR immediately for 2 minutes (until prompted by the AED. to allow a rhythm check)

After an AED delivers a shock, what should the rescuer do next?

resume CPR, starting with chest compressions

Adult BLS Algorithm for healthcare providers: nonshockable rhythm

resumes CPR immediately for 2 min until prompted by AED to allow rhythm check

choking in infants steps

step 1 - first sit or kneel with the infant in your lap. Hold the infant facedown and resting on your forearm, with the head slightly lower than the chest. Support the head and jaw with your hand. Step 2- Rest your forearm on your thigh to provide support. Deliver up to 5 back slaps forcefully between the infants shoulder blades. using the heel of your hand. Deliver each slap with sufficient force to attempt to. remove the foreign body. step 3 - Place your free hand on the infants. back, supporting the head with the palm of your hand. This will cradle the infant as you turn the infant over face up. Keep the infants head lower than the chest, and deliver up to 5 quick downward chest thrusts. Do this at a rate of about 1 per second. Repeat sequence until object is removed or infant becomes unresponsive

mouth-to-mouth and nose breathing - infants

step 1 - open the infants airway with a head tilt-chin lift step 2- place your mouth over the infants mouth and nose to create an airtight seal step 3 - give one breath, blowing for about 1 second. Watch for the chest to rise as you give the breath.

abdominal thrusts: adults and children steps:

step 1 - stand or kneel behind the victim and place your arms around the victims was it; with one hand locate the navel Step 2 - make a fist with the other hand and place the thumb side of your fist against the victims abdomen, just above the navel and well below the breastbone Step 3- grasp your fist with the other hand and press your fist into the victims abdomen with a quick and forceful thrust. Repeat thrusts until object is expelled from airway or victim becomes unresponsive

which team role makes treatment decisions and assigns roles?

team leader

How does CPR differ in an unresponsive adult choking victim?

the airway is checked for the obstructing object

how does CPR differ in an unresponsive adult choking victim?

the airway is checked for the. obstructing object and if you see an object that can easily be removed, carefully remove it with your fingers

which team role keeps track of interruptions in compressions?

timer/recorder

why is AED needed?

to analyze the heart rhythm and provide a shock

Assess for breathing and a pulse

to minimum delay in starting CPR, you may assess breathing and pulse at the same time. This should take no more than 10 seconds

two life-threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest are pulseless ventricular tachycardia and ____ _____

ventricular fibrillation