CAB Review part 2 Flashcards
what is the first thing you should do before approaching patient
ensure environment is safe
if patient has no pulse and isn’t breathing what should you begin
cpr
when palpating (checking) for pulse on adult where should you check
carotid artery – neck
when is blood flow successfully going to brain and vital arteries during cpr
when compressing 2 in on adults and 1.5 on infants
when palpating (checking) for pulse on infant where should you check
brachial artery — underside of bicep
what should you do to provide adequate breaths
seal patient’s nose and mouth when providing breaths
if no method for safely providing breaths is available ( bag mask device, pocket mask, etc) then what should be used
hands only cpr with rate of 100-120 compressions per minute
what is the preferred method for monitoring placement of a endotracheal tube
continuous waveform capnography
when palpating (checking) for pulse on infant where should you check
brachial artery — underside of bicep
what is the preferred method for monitoring placement of a endotracheal tube
continuous waveform capnography
PETCO2 should maintain a reading of what during cpr
10
if numerical reading decreases below 10 then what should be assumed
chest compressions aren’t adequate
when palpating (checking) for pulse on infant where should you check
brachial artery — underside of bicep
when palpating (checking) for pulse on infant where should you check
brachial artery — underside of bicep
when palpating (checking) for pulse on infant where should you check
brachial artery — underside of bicep
