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Terms in this set (106)
Chain of survival a sequence of actions that maximize the victim's
chances of survival
Chain of Survival (order of events) 1. Early recognition and call for help
2. Early CPR to buy time
3. Early Defibrillation to restart the heart
4. Post resuscitation care to restore quality of life
ROSC Return of spontaneous circulation
What are the three components of A: Airway assessment and management
CPR B: Breathing assessment and management
C: Circulation assessment and management
What is the age of an infant, a child Infant: <1 year
and an adult? Child: 1-8years
Adult: >9 years
Children over the age of 9 should be treated as
adults.
What does DRS ABC Stand for? Danger
Response
Send for help
Airway
Breathing
CPR/circulation
Defib
,Process of checking airway in an Open airway
arrest
Check for foreign material (remove with suction or
hooked index finger) remove ill fitting dentures.
Attempt head tilt, chin lift (Just chin lift in infants). If
unsuccessful use jaw thrust
What steps do you follow to assess LOOK for movement of the chest or upper abdomen
breathing LISTEN for the escape of air from the mouth or nose
FEEL for air movement at the nose or mouth
What rate should compressions to 30 compressions:2 Breaths for an adult
breaths be performed for CPR? 15 Compressions: 2 breaths for a child
If there are any signs of breathing, False, Signs of abnormal or agonal breathing should
CPR should not be commenced, true prompt the need for CPR
or false?
When may mouth to nose technique If the persons jaw is tightly clenched or in an
be used for rescue breaths? infant/small child.
Why does NZ encourage the use of Bystander CPR rates in NZ are high (60%)
rescue breaths when other countries In children, survival is improved if CPR is combined
encourage compression only CPR? with rescue breaths.
As a coastal country, we have many drownings. in the
case of drowning, rescue breaths are beneficial.
How do chest compressions produce Increase in generalised thoracic pressure and/or
cardiac output? direct compression of the heart allows for blood to
flow back into the heart.
What should the rate of compressions 100-120 per minute regardless of age.
be for CPR?
When should chest compressions be Chest compressions should only be interrupted for
interrupted? vital interventions such as defibrillation and rescue
breaths.
, What technique should be used for Two finger compressions if only one rescuer is
infants when performing CPR? present. If more than one rescuer present then use
the encircling technique.
How often should rescuers alternate Every 2 minutes to reduce fatigue
turns for compressions?
What should be given for severe If unresponsive send for help and commence CPR.
airway obstruction? If patient is responsive, send for help give up to 5
back blows. If ineffective give 5 chest thrusts. Repeat
until obstruction is cleared. If patient becomes
unresponsive commence CPR.
What Should be done in the case of Send for help, encourage coughing and continue to
mild airway obstruction? check on the patient.
What are the criteria for anaphylaxis? 1. Acute onset of illness plus skin and/or mucosal
involvement and at least one of the following:
Respiratory compromise, reduced BP or associated
en organ dysfunction (e.g faintness)
2. 2 or more of the following within minutes to hours
of exposure to a likely allergen: skin/mucosal
involvement, respiratory compromise, reduced BP
and associated symptoms, persistent GI issues
3. Reduced BP after exposure to a known allergen for
that person
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Terms in this set (106)
Chain of survival a sequence of actions that maximize the victim's
chances of survival
Chain of Survival (order of events) 1. Early recognition and call for help
2. Early CPR to buy time
3. Early Defibrillation to restart the heart
4. Post resuscitation care to restore quality of life
ROSC Return of spontaneous circulation
What are the three components of A: Airway assessment and management
CPR B: Breathing assessment and management
C: Circulation assessment and management
What is the age of an infant, a child Infant: <1 year
and an adult? Child: 1-8years
Adult: >9 years
Children over the age of 9 should be treated as
adults.
What does DRS ABC Stand for? Danger
Response
Send for help
Airway
Breathing
CPR/circulation
Defib
,Process of checking airway in an Open airway
arrest
Check for foreign material (remove with suction or
hooked index finger) remove ill fitting dentures.
Attempt head tilt, chin lift (Just chin lift in infants). If
unsuccessful use jaw thrust
What steps do you follow to assess LOOK for movement of the chest or upper abdomen
breathing LISTEN for the escape of air from the mouth or nose
FEEL for air movement at the nose or mouth
What rate should compressions to 30 compressions:2 Breaths for an adult
breaths be performed for CPR? 15 Compressions: 2 breaths for a child
If there are any signs of breathing, False, Signs of abnormal or agonal breathing should
CPR should not be commenced, true prompt the need for CPR
or false?
When may mouth to nose technique If the persons jaw is tightly clenched or in an
be used for rescue breaths? infant/small child.
Why does NZ encourage the use of Bystander CPR rates in NZ are high (60%)
rescue breaths when other countries In children, survival is improved if CPR is combined
encourage compression only CPR? with rescue breaths.
As a coastal country, we have many drownings. in the
case of drowning, rescue breaths are beneficial.
How do chest compressions produce Increase in generalised thoracic pressure and/or
cardiac output? direct compression of the heart allows for blood to
flow back into the heart.
What should the rate of compressions 100-120 per minute regardless of age.
be for CPR?
When should chest compressions be Chest compressions should only be interrupted for
interrupted? vital interventions such as defibrillation and rescue
breaths.
, What technique should be used for Two finger compressions if only one rescuer is
infants when performing CPR? present. If more than one rescuer present then use
the encircling technique.
How often should rescuers alternate Every 2 minutes to reduce fatigue
turns for compressions?
What should be given for severe If unresponsive send for help and commence CPR.
airway obstruction? If patient is responsive, send for help give up to 5
back blows. If ineffective give 5 chest thrusts. Repeat
until obstruction is cleared. If patient becomes
unresponsive commence CPR.
What Should be done in the case of Send for help, encourage coughing and continue to
mild airway obstruction? check on the patient.
What are the criteria for anaphylaxis? 1. Acute onset of illness plus skin and/or mucosal
involvement and at least one of the following:
Respiratory compromise, reduced BP or associated
en organ dysfunction (e.g faintness)
2. 2 or more of the following within minutes to hours
of exposure to a likely allergen: skin/mucosal
involvement, respiratory compromise, reduced BP
and associated symptoms, persistent GI issues
3. Reduced BP after exposure to a known allergen for
that person
