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In terms of BLS, does CAB stand for? - ANSWER Compression Airway Breathing
This is the new order recommended by AHA
Steps BLS for adult rescue - ANSWER CAB = Compression Airway Breathing
Are you OK?
You get AED, you call 911
5 sec check (no more than 10) for pulse and breathing
Is agonal breath considered breathing? - ANSWER No. Agonal breaths appear as
gasps and drawing in air quickly; mouth open with head and neck moving with the
gasps. May appear forceful or weak. May also sound like a snort, snore, or groan
Where should you place your hands for Adult CPR and Child CPR ? - ANSWER Both
are placing hands (palms) at
Middle of the nipple line or lower half of the breast bone
What is the classification for child in CPR?
What is the proper compression rate in Adult CPR and Child CPR and infant? -
ANSWER 100-120 compressions per minute (staying alive song) for both adult and
child and infants. Infants= below 1 year (excluding newborns in delivery room)
Child = 1 yo to onset of puberty (males = underarm or chest hair; females= breast
development); Adults = adolescent and above
What is the proper compression depth for Adult CPR and Child CPR and infant? -
ANSWER There are some differences for compression depth for Adult and Child and
Infant:
For infants: 1/3 depth of chest, no more than 1.5 inches (4 cm)
For a Child that would be about 1/3 depth of the chest, no more than 2 inches (5 cm)
For adults:
2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches (5-6cm)
For purposes of CPR, what is the classification for infant?
Is the hand placement and compression depth different for infant? - ANSWER birth to 1
year (except for infants in delivery room)
Use 2 fingers (instead of the palms)!
Placement area is the same (between the nipples and lower area of breast bone)
Compression depth is 1.5 inches (No more!) or 1/3 chest depth
, What is full chest recoil in CPR? - ANSWER Full chest recoil in CPR allows for the
heart to fill up fully with blood
What does it mean for compressions to be continuous?
How do 2 people do chest compressions? - ANSWER Continuous chest compressions
should be the goal
Minimize interruptions and limit it to no more than 10 secs
With 2 people providing chest compressions, each rotating every 2 minutes would be
ideal
CAB = Compression -Airway - Breath
How would you position patient to ensure an open airway? - ANSWER For maintaining
an open airway:
Head tilt and chin lift
IF there is suspected neck injury, you do NOT tilt head, you do a jaw thrust
Are different size AED pads used on adults and children? - ANSWER Yes, pediatric
pads are used on children age 8 and younger.
If no pediatric pads are available, then you can use adult pads but make sure the pads
do not touch.
You may also place one the front of the chest and one on the back.
You have a choking infant, what do you do? - ANSWER Place infant on your forearm,
with head lower than the chest and Using your palm give 5 back slaps between the
scapulas and then flip infant around and give 5 chest thrusts. Then check infant's mouth
to search for object
IF at any point, the infant becomes unresponsive, then start CPr and call 911
Infant or Child with Decreased heart rate and not breathing with heart rate less than 60
beats per minute - ANSWER Not sure of this answer:
If not breathing and pulse is less than 60 beats per minutes, start CPR
If heart rate is 60+ bpm and not breathing, rescue breaths should be 1 every 3-5
seconds
Where should you check for a pulse in adults and children?
Where should you check for a pulse in an infant? - ANSWER Checking for a pulse in
adults and children at the carotid artery
Check at the brachial artery for infants
If you are doing 2 person rescue, when do you switch?
How does it change the compression to breath ratio? - ANSWER Every 2 minutes
switch when you are doing 2 person rescue
In adults, you keep same ratio 30:2 (compression: breath)