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CPR actions
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make sure you allow the chest to recoil or re-expand completeley.
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CPR actions
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Deliver compressions in a smooth fashion at a rate of 100 compressions per minute
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Mouth to Mouth Breathing
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If the chest does not rise, repeat the head tilt-chin life
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1-rescuer adult cpr sequence
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If no adequate breathing, give 2 breaths
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1-rescuer adult cpr sequence
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if you do not definitely feel a pulse, perform 5 cycles of compressions and ventilations (30:2 ratio)
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Step 2 open airway and check breathing
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While observing the victim's chest
_look for the chest to rise and fall _listen for air escaping during exhalation -Feel for the flow of air against your cheek |
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Critical Concept
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rescuers must make every effort to minimize any interruptions in chest compressions
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2- rescuer compression- ventilation ration for children
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Rescuers should use a 15:2 compression-ventilation ratio for 2- rescuer CPR for child victims for out-of-hospital resuacitation
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For choking adult preform abdominal thrusts
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- If adult becomes unresponsive while doing abdominal thrust get them to the floor
-Look for objects by opening the airway, remove the object before giving breaths |
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Automated External Defribrilator (AED)
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Use AED's only when victims have the 3 clinical findings
-No response -No breathing -No response |
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AED-
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attach electrode pads to the victim's bare chest
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AED-
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Choose correct pads (adults vs child) for size/age of victim. Use child pads or child system for children under 8 if available.
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AED-
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DO NOT USE CHILD PADS ON VICTIMS 8 YEARS AND OLDER
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AED-
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"CLEAR" the victim and ANALYZE the rhythm
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AED-
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always clear the victim during analysis. Be sure that no one is touching the victim, not even the person incharge of giving breaths
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AED-
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If the aed advises a shock, it will tell you to be sure to clear the victim
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AED-
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Loudly state CLEAR
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AED-
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leave AED pads on at all times
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Infant CPR
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after 5 cycles call 911
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choking infant
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5 back slaps to 5 chest thrusts
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