American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support)

American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) When you first see a potential victim. - When do you ensure a scene is safe? A victim who is unresponsive, not breathing and has no pulse. - Which victim requires CPR? Head tilt-chin lift - This is the best method to open an airway of an unresponsive victim with no suspected neck injury. 10 seconds - The maximum time you check for a pulse. Bag-mask device - A device used for a 2-person rescue to provide breaths during CPR. 2 inches (5cm) - The recommended depth of chest compressions for an adult victim. Give breaths without chest compressions. - When a child has a pulse of more than 60/min but is not breathing, what should you do? 30:2 - The compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR. Creates blood flow - Why is important to compress to the appropriate depth during CPR? 100 compressions per minute - The rate for performing chest compressions for ALL victims. Minimizes air from entering the victim's stomach (gastric inflation) - Why do you give a breath just until you see the chest rise? True - Adult pads/dose may be used if pediatric pads/dose are not available when using an AED for a child less than 8 years old. (T or F) 100 compressions per minute; 1 breath every 6-8 seconds. - What are the compression and ventilation rates for 2-rescuer CPR when an advanced airway is present with an adult victim? Maintain an open airway and give breaths. - What is the role of the second rescuer? Turn it ON - What is the first thing to do when the AED arrives? ...............