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assess responsiveness
if responsive: |
ask questions; assess airway and breathing
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assess responsiveness
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call for help (911), call for defibrillator
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airway
open airway; |
evaluate breathing (look in mouth for blood, broken teeth, loose denture)
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clear airway
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and insert adjunct airway to maintain patency
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breathing
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look listen and feel
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if responsive:
Breathing |
evaluate adequacy of breathing and circulation
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if unresponsive, but breathing
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elvauate adequacy of breathing; if breathing is difficule or inadequate, provide positive pressure ventilation with 100% O2
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if unresponsive, no breathing
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insert airway and provide positive pressure ventilation with 100% O2; begin with administration of two slow breaths then maintain ventilation
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Circulation: if responsive
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assess radial pulse
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Circulation: if unresponsive:
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assess carotid pulse
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if pulse is present:
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determine quality and rate , then perform secondary survey.
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if pulse is absent:
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begin chest compressions and continue until cardiac monitor/defibrillator is available
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Defibrillation
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attach monitor and external defibrillator; if cardiac rhythm is pulseless, V Tach or V Fib, move on to ACLS protocol
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