critical components of chest compressions: ADULTS - ANSWER-rate: 100 to 120/min.
Depth: at least 2 in.
Hand placement: 2 hands on the lower half of the breastbone.
Chest recoil: Allow complete recoil; do not lean on the chest
Minimizing interruptions: limit interruptions to less than 10 sec
feedback devices can monitor CPR and provide real-time feedback for aspects such as - ANSWER-
Rate
Depth
Recoil
How to open the airway for breaths - ANSWER-step 1: place on hand on the victim's forehead, and
push with your palm to tilt the head back.
step 2: place fingers of the other hand under the bony part of the lower jaw, near the chin
step 3: lift the jaw to bring chin forward
How to use a pocket mask - ANSWER-Step 1: position yourself at the victim's side.
place the pocket mask on the victim's face, using the bridge of the nose as a guide for correct
positioning
step 2: seal the mask against the face.
, using your other hand that is closer to the top of the victim's head, place your index finger and
thumb along the top edges of the mask.
place the thumb of your other hand along the bottom edge of the mask
step 3: place the remaining finger of your second hand along the bony margin of the jaw and lift the
jaw.
Perform a head tilt--chin lift to open the airway
step 4: while you lift the jaw, press firmly and completely around the outside edge of the mask to
seal the pocket mask against the face.
step 5: Deliver each breath over 1 second.
enough to make the victim's chest rise.
A bag-mask device - ANSWER-provides positive-pressure ventilation.
consists of a bag attached to a face mask.
may include a 1-way valve
How to use a bag-mask device - ANSWER-step 1 place the mask on the victim's face, using the bridge
of the nose as a guide for correct position
step 2: use E-C clamp technique.
perform a head tilt
place the mask on the face with the narrow portion at the bridge of the nose
use the thumb and index finger of one hand to make a "C" on the side