BLS Paediatric Flashcards

knowledge questions (6 cards)

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is it acceptable to use a two handed method to deliver chest compressions in an child

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use 2 hands if you cant achieve the correct depth of 5 cm using 1 hand

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What are the age ranges of infants and children as per the 2021 resus council guidelines

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Neonates - within 4 weeks being born
Infants - up to 1 year
children - 1 to 18 years

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3
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what changes do you need to make to the choking algorithm for paediatrics

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when is it acceptable to use the two finger, or two hand/ thumb encircling method, and which is the preferred method

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5
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why have pulse checks been de- emphasised in paediatric basic life support.

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