CPR Review

Before Giving CareGood Samaritan law – protects people who

voluntarily give care.Ask for consent: if person says no – do not give

care and call 9-1-1In an emergency: Check, Call, CareStandard Precautions – minimizes the risk of

disease transmission.

Cardiac EmergenciesPain or discomfort in the chest that lasts more than 3-5

minutesNauseaPain in neck, arm, jaw, backPale skinSweating**Cardiac Emergencies in infants and children can be caused by:

airway and breathing problems, SIDS, injuries, or accidents

CARDIAC CHAIN OF SURVIVAL**helps to improve the chance of

survival!Early recognition – early access to EMS

Early CPR – helps to circulate the blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs until an AED is ready to use or advanced medical care takes over.

Early defibrillation

Early advanced medical care

In an Emergency…Check the SceneCheck for responsivenessCall 9-1-1Check for breathing (no more than 10 seconds)Scan for severe bleedingStart CPR cycle (30 chest compressions 2 rescue

breaths)

CPR CYCLEadult, child, infant

30 chest compressions for every 2 rescue breaths.

In 2 minutes, you should perform 5 CPR cycles

Rescue Breaths/Chest Compressions

Rescue breaths should last 1 second, enough to make the chest rise.

Compress the chest straight down and fast, about 100 compressions per minute.

Give chest compressions that are smooth a regular.Adult and Child – chest compression should be 2

inches deep. Infant – chest compression should be 1 ½ inches

deep. Place one hand on the forehead and 2-3 fingers on the center of the chest.

Continue CPR until…Person shows signs of lifeEMS or another trained responder takes overYour are too exhausted to continueAED arrivesScene becomes unsafe

Breathing EmergenciesSigns of trouble:

Agitation – state of anxiety or nervousnessFlushed, pale, gray, or bluish skin colorSlow or rapid breathingGaspingCannot cough, cry or breathCoughing forcefullyHigh pitched wheezing sound

Conscious ChokingIf coughing – encourage victim to continue to

cough. Child or Adult – position your fist in the middle

of the abdomen, just above the navel when giving abdominal thrusts.

Infant – give 5 back blows and then 5 chest thrusts to clear the airway.

Back Blows - Position infant face-down, with the infant’s head lower than his or her chest.