EMT BLS Exam Recap, Full Coverage. Graded A+

EMT BLS Exam Recap, Full Coverage. Graded A+ Speed of compressions - --100/min Depth of compressions for adults - -- 2 in (5 cm) Depth of compressions for children - -- approximiatley 2 in (5 cm) Depth of compressions for infants - -- approximiiatley 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) -1/3 depth of chest How long do you check for a pulse? - -- at least 5 seconds no longer than 10 seconds Initial BLS for adults - -1- assess victim for respinse and look for normal or abnomral breathing 2- if alone activate emergency respinse system and get AED 3- check victims pulse for alteast 5 seconds no longer than 10 4- if theres no pulse within 10 sec perform 5 cycles of compresions and braethes (30:2) Step 1 adults BLS - -assessment and scene safety 1- make sure scene is safe 2- tap victim and say "are youu all right?" 3- check breathing, if not breathing or breathins abnormal activate emergency response system Step 2 adults BLS - -if alone and victims not breathing shout for help - if no one responds activate ERS -Get AED