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When using a pocket mask, where
What is pVT?
, What does the airway team member
What is VF?
do?
Don't know?
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Definition
To analyze the heart rhythm and provide a shock
in order to restore normal heart rate and rhythm
There are Two life threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest
pVT and VF (pulseless ventricullar tachycardia and ventricular
fibrillation)
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Pediatric BLS - No normal breathing Pediatric BLS - No breathing or only
an a pulse is felt Gasping and no pulse felt
Why is an AED Needed?
unresponsive and not breathing
(Automated external
normally but has a pulse
defibrillator)
Don't know?
3 of 78
,Term
Pediatric Chain of Survival
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quickly move victim to dry area , wipe chest down before attaching pads
(if victim is lying in snow or a small puddle continue and use the AED)
1. Early recognition and prevention
2.Activation of Emergency Response
3. High Quality CPR
4. Advanced Resuscitation
5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
6. Recovery
1a. Feel for a Brachial pulse (place 2-3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm) (at
least 5 sec, but no more than 10 sec) (PREFERRED)
or
1b. Feel for a femoral pulse (place 2 fingers in the inner thigh)(at least 5 seconds but
no more than 10 seconds)
2. If no pulse within 10 sec or the heart rate is 60/min or less , BEGIN HIGH QUALITY
CPR. (starting with chest compressions)
- 1 breath every 6 seconds, or 10 breaths/min
- Check the pulse every 2 minutes
, - if no pulse, start CPR
- if possible opioid overdose, administer naloxone if available per protocol
Don't know?
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Definition
- provides O2 to victim when a barrier mask is not available
- the air you breathe into a victim contains about 17% O2 (we take
breaths that contain 21% O2)
- head tilt chin lift to open airway (pinch nose closed with thumb and
index finger)
- take breath and seal lips around victims mouth (airtight seal)
- give 1 breath and blow for 1 second (watch for chest rise as you give
each breath)
- Finally give second breath for 1 second (seek chest rise)
Give this one a try later!
mouth to mouth breathing
Steps to Using an AED
(adults, children and infants)
Correct Answers | Latest Version (2024/2025)
Expert Verified
When using a pocket mask, where
What is pVT?
, What does the airway team member
What is VF?
do?
Don't know?
2 of 78
Definition
To analyze the heart rhythm and provide a shock
in order to restore normal heart rate and rhythm
There are Two life threatening arrhythmias that can cause cardiac arrest
pVT and VF (pulseless ventricullar tachycardia and ventricular
fibrillation)
Give this one a try later!
Pediatric BLS - No normal breathing Pediatric BLS - No breathing or only
an a pulse is felt Gasping and no pulse felt
Why is an AED Needed?
unresponsive and not breathing
(Automated external
normally but has a pulse
defibrillator)
Don't know?
3 of 78
,Term
Pediatric Chain of Survival
Give this one a try later!
quickly move victim to dry area , wipe chest down before attaching pads
(if victim is lying in snow or a small puddle continue and use the AED)
1. Early recognition and prevention
2.Activation of Emergency Response
3. High Quality CPR
4. Advanced Resuscitation
5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
6. Recovery
1a. Feel for a Brachial pulse (place 2-3 fingers on the inside of the upper arm) (at
least 5 sec, but no more than 10 sec) (PREFERRED)
or
1b. Feel for a femoral pulse (place 2 fingers in the inner thigh)(at least 5 seconds but
no more than 10 seconds)
2. If no pulse within 10 sec or the heart rate is 60/min or less , BEGIN HIGH QUALITY
CPR. (starting with chest compressions)
- 1 breath every 6 seconds, or 10 breaths/min
- Check the pulse every 2 minutes
, - if no pulse, start CPR
- if possible opioid overdose, administer naloxone if available per protocol
Don't know?
4 of 78
Definition
- provides O2 to victim when a barrier mask is not available
- the air you breathe into a victim contains about 17% O2 (we take
breaths that contain 21% O2)
- head tilt chin lift to open airway (pinch nose closed with thumb and
index finger)
- take breath and seal lips around victims mouth (airtight seal)
- give 1 breath and blow for 1 second (watch for chest rise as you give
each breath)
- Finally give second breath for 1 second (seek chest rise)
Give this one a try later!
mouth to mouth breathing
Steps to Using an AED
(adults, children and infants)
