YMCA BLS study guide 2024

YMCA BLS study guide 2024 What is the immediate treatment for suspected cardiac arrest - answer-CPR The most effective way to end fibrillation is______ - answer-Defibrillation (using a defibrillator) For each minute in cardiac arrest, the chance of surviving goes down by about ______ - answer-10%, after as few as 10 minutes, survival is unlikely What do you do with an AED - answer-Press power button, listen to voice instructions, shock if needed Chain of survival (outside hospital) - answer-Early recognition of cardiac and prompt EAP, immediate CPR with high-quality chest compressions, Rapid defibrillation, effective basic and advanced EMS care and transport, effective post-cardiac arrest care at hospital Chain of survival (inside hospital) - answer-Monitoring-prevention-and treatment of prearrest conditions, early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt activation of EAP, immediate CPR with high-quality chest compressions, rapid defibrillation, effective post-cardiac arrest care Sudden cardiac arrest occurs _____ - answer-Primarily due to heart problem Secondary cardiac arrest occurs due to - answer-Blocked airway or loss of breathing