CPR Review
Rescue Breathing
*Adult: 1 breath every 6-8 seconds *Child/Infant: 1 breath every 3-5 seconds *Stop and check for a pulse every 2 minutes *Pinch nose and mouth-to-mouth for adult victim *Put mouth over nose and mouth for baby
Infant Choking
*Deliver up to 5 backslaps forcefully between the infant's shoulder blades, using the heel of your hand. *Place you free hand on the back, supporting the head with the palm of the hand.
What's the compression to breath ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR?
30:2
Adult/Child Choking
*Heimlich maneuver *If they become unresponsive, give CPR (30 compressions), look in the mouth for anything in the back of the throat, and give two breaths.
Infant CPR (2 rescuer)
*Put thumbs side by side in the center of the chest *15:2 compressions *switch after 10 cycles
Infant CPR (1 rescuer)
*To check for responsiveness, thump their foot *Call for help *Check brachial pulse (if <60 per minute, start CPR) *Two fingers below the nipple line
Tips for using an AED
*Turn it on immediately, if it doesn't automatically turn on *Dry the chest off if needed and/or take off bra *Make sure you have gloves on if possible *Avoid pacemakers *AED can be used on years 8 and up, if younger, use pediatric pads *Upper right, lower left (where the pads are placed)
Child CPR
*You can use 1 hand or 2. If you use 1 hand, the other hand should be on forehead. *Compression depth: 2 inches *Child CPR=1 year old to puberty *If you are alone and the event was unwitnessed, do 5 cycles and then call 911
What is the cardiac chain of survival?
1. Early recognition of symptoms and early activation of EMS 2. Early CPR with emphasis on compressions 3. Rapid defibrillation 4. Advanced Life Support 5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Qualities of High-Quality CPR
1. Start compressions within 10 seconds 2. Push hard and push fast 3. Allow the chest to completely recoil 4. Less than 10 second interruptions 5. Don't over-ventilate
What is the depth of compressions for CPR on children and infants?
1/3 of the anterior posterior diameter (about 2 inches for children, 1.5 inches for infants)
What is the compression rate for ALL victims?
100 beats per minute
What's the compression to breath ratio for 2 rescuer child CPR?
15:2
What's the compression to breath ratio for 2 rescuer infant CPR?
15:2
What's the compression to breath ratio for 1 rescuer child CPR?
30:2
What's the compression to breath ratio for 1 rescuer infant CPR?
30:2
What's the compression to breath ratio for 2 rescuer adult CPR?
30:2
What is the sequence for CPR?
C- compressions A- airway B- breathing
For advanced airways...
Compressions at least 100/min without pauses for breaths, but every 6-8 seconds, 1 breath should be given.
Roles of rescuers in 2-rescuer CPR
Rescuer #1: does compressions Rescuer #2: opens airway and gives breaths
For giving breaths...
Use the head-tilt/chin-lift method Each breath should last 1 second
What is the depth of compressions for CPR on adult victims?
at least 2 inches
What device is not recommended for single rescuer CPR?
bag-mask
