WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
what does BLS stand for?
What is it? - ANSWER basic life support
it is the basic guidelines how to procedure when a patient is in cardiac arrest. Can be performed by
anyone.
What are the main components/goals of BLS? - ANSWER ABC's, but now CAB
establish:
circulation -- via CPR
airway -- via ETT
breathing -- via bagged ventilation or vent
What does CPR stand for - ANSWER cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is more important in CPR, chest compressions or ventilations (breaths)? - ANSWER chest
compressions
in fact, CPR w/o breaths is equally as effective
Describe the technique of High Quality CPR:
- rate
- depression and recoil
- compressions : breaths
- interruptions - ANSWER - rate: 100 BPM
- depression and recoil: depress 2 inches and allow the chest to completely recoil so heart can refill