AHA BLSC Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the 1st step in ANY emergency?
Ensure the scene is safe
Always assess the environment before approaching a victim.
How do you determine responsiveness?
By shaking the victim and shouting loudly
Use clear verbal commands to check if the victim responds.
What do you do if a victim is unresponsive?
Call for emergency help and start CPR if necessary
Immediate action is crucial for the victim’s survival.
How long do you check for a pulse on ANY victim?
No longer than 10 seconds
Quick assessment is essential to determine the next steps.
What pulse are you checking for in an Adult?
Carotid pulse
The carotid artery is located in the neck.
What pulse are you checking for in a Child?
Carotid pulse or femoral pulse
Use either location as appropriate for the child’s age and size.
What pulse are you checking for in an Infant?
Brachial pulse
The brachial artery is found on the inside of the upper arm.
If a victim is unresponsive, not breathing normally & has no pulse, what is your next step?
Call for emergency help and start CPR
Initiate chest compressions immediately.
Where do you place your hands when performing chest compressions?
Center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum
Ensure proper hand placement for effective compressions.
How deep do you compress for Adult?
At least 2 inches
Depth is crucial for effective circulation.
How deep do you compress for Child?
About 2 inches
Ensure not to compress too deeply to avoid injury.
How deep do you compress for Infant?
About 1.5 inches
Use two fingers for compressions on infants.
How fast do you perform chest compressions? (What’s the tempo?)
100 to 120 compressions per minute
Maintain a consistent tempo.
As a 1-person rescuer, how many chest compressions do you perform for Adult?
30 compressions
Followed by 2 rescue breaths.
As a 1-person rescuer, how many chest compressions do you perform for Child?
30 compressions
Followed by 2 rescue breaths.
As a 1-person rescuer, how many chest compressions do you perform for Infant?
30 compressions
Followed by 2 rescue breaths.
With 2 or more rescuers, how many chest compressions do you perform for Adult?
30 compressions
Followed by 2 rescue breaths.
With 2 or more rescuers, how many chest compressions do you perform for Child?
15 compressions
Followed by 2 rescue breaths.
With 2 or more rescuers, how many chest compressions do you perform for Infant?
15 compressions
Followed by 2 rescue breaths.
When should rescuers switch roles?
Every 2 minutes or when fatigued
Switching prevents exhaustion and maintains effectiveness.
How many breaths do you deliver?
2 breaths
Each breath should take about 1 second.
How long do you deliver each breath for?
About 1 second
Ensure the chest rises visibly.
How do you know you delivered a proper breath?
The chest rises visibly
Indicates effective ventilation.
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
Used to treat cardiac arrest.
