This technique may be useful for larger infants or when
the BLS provider has diflculty compressing the appropri- The Heel of One Hand technique
ate depth.
You and another BLS provider are giving CPR to a
7-year-old child when the AED arrives. You turn on the BLS provider should continue high-quality compressions
AED, switch the AED to pediatric energy levels, and apply while the AED is charging
the pads. The other BLS provider should:
When breathing slows or stops, it leads to bradycardia, a
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slow heart rhythm of fewer than _ beats per minute.
You are a lone BLS provider responding to a possible adult
cardiac arrest. The scene is safe. You have taken standard
precautions. An untrained bystander heard the person
collapse. You have activated EMS or your occupational
emergency action plan. Other providers are on the way. Send the bystander to get the AED. Start high-quality CPR.
An AED is located in the building, about 3 minutes away.
The patient is unresponsive and making gurgling sounds.
You do not feel a carotid pulse. You have a CPR mask with
a one-way valve. What should you do?
You and another BLS provider have responded to a call for
a 5-month-old infant with trouble breathing. The scene
is safe. You have taken standard precautions. The infant
is unresponsive and gasping. You have activated EMS or
your occupational emergency action plan. A weak brachial You should start high-quality CPR
pulse at about 40 beats per minute is felt. The infant's skin
is mottled, and the hands and feet are cool to touch. Other
BLS providers are a few minutes away with an AED. What
should you do?
You are attempting to resuscitate an unresponsive
25-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl. The scene is
safe. You have taken standard precautions. EMS or your
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