Share CPR #5 Slides 63-78
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What steps are made by the provider to ensure the scene is safe?
Pause and assess for hazards
If the scene is unsafe when an assessment is made, how should the provider proceed?
Do not enter until hazards minimized or eliminated
What are the steps to determine if the victim is responsive?State for adult, child, and infant
Tap or squeeze shoulder and ask loudly ,"Are you OK?"for child and adult. Infant tap the foot
Explain the assessment of breathing and pulse if the patient is unresponsive. State how long this assessment should take.
Within 5-10 seconds look at patients chest for signs of normal breathing while at the same time feeling for carotid pulse in adults and children.
Where is the pulse felt for infants when assessing for breathing and pulse?
brachial pulse located in upper arm
Describe agonal breaths? Are these normal?
Not normal.Weak, irregular gasping, snoring or gurgling sounds.
Patient is breathing normally and has a pulse. How do you proceed?
Side-lying position if uninjured.
Patient is not breathing but definitely has a pulse. What care is indicated?
Rescue breathing 1 breath every 5-6 seconds for adult
TRUE or FALSERecovery position assists in draining fluids from patients mouth & keeps tongue from blocking airway
TRUE
What are signs of poor blood perfusion(circulation)?
pale, mottled, or bluish skin, weak pulse, cool extremity temperature
If rescue breaths are given every 3 to 5 seconds for children and infants, how many breaths per minute is this?
12-20 breaths per minute
Adults in respiratory distress who have a pulse should be given breaths at what rate?
1 breath every 5-6 seconds= 10-12 times a minute
TRUE/FALSE Immediate high-quality CPR & defibrillation can double or triple chance for survival?
TRUE
