CPR Flashcards
Heart Attack
When blood flow to the heart is blocked. A blocked artery prevents blood from reaching a section of the heart. If the blocked artery is not reopened quickly, the part of the heart normally nourished by that artery begins to die.
Cardiac arrest
Occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectantly.
Triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs
Heart attack and cardiac arrest are linked by:
Sudden cardiac arrest is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)-With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs.
CPR
- Assess the situation
-victim responsive or unresponsive
-breathing normally? - What’s the next step?
Universal precautions-protect yourself-gloves-at the very least - Where is the victim?
In a seat? Can we give CPR here?
-aisle is only 19” wide
*we need a hard, flat surface to perform CPR
-Galley, best option on plane
-how do we move victim to hard flat surface?
-Ask for assistance w/ ABA’s
Use a 2 person carry
Drag by ankles or shoulder - What else do we need to consider?
Minimize interruptions in compressions-once you start, dont stop
If the victim vomits:
Turn head to side
Sweep vomit out of mouth
Reposition head and continue CPR
CAB
Compressions-give compressions
Airway-tilt head back to clear airway
Breathing-give 2 breaths
5 Links in the Adult Chain of Survival
Link 1-Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system (assess the situation and call for help)
Link 2-Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compressions
Link 3-Rapid defibrillation
Link 4-Effective advanced life support (continue CPR until you are relieved by medical professional or the Medical Consultant has told you to stop)
Link 5-Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
*A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of cardia arrest.
Airway-Head Tilt/Chin lift and Breaths
Procedure used to prevent the tongue from obstructing the upper airways. A maneuver for opening the airway of an unconscious victim performed by tilting head backward and by applying pressure to the forehead and chin.
You are providing 2 breaths in rescue breathing. You notice on the first breath that the chest did not rise and fall. What do you do?
Perform a head tilt/chin lift
Primary purpose of assisted breathing during CPR is?
To maintain enough oxygen in the blood
Secondary purpose is to eliminate Co2
For victims of prolonged cardiac arrest…
Both assisted breathing and compressions are important because over time the oxygen in the blood is consumed and oxygen in the lungs is depleted.
During first few minutes of sudden cardiac arrest, rescue breaths are not as important as…
Chest compressions because the oxygen content in the non-circulating arterial blood remains unchanged until CPR is started. The blood oxygen content then continues to be adequate during the first several minutes of CPR.
2 person CPR method
During the first few minutes of sudden cardiac arrest, rescue breaths are not as important as chest compressions because the oxygen content in the non-circulating arterial blood remains unchanged until CPR is started. The blood oxygen content then continues to be adequate during the first several minutes of CPR.
For victims of prolonged cardiac arrest, both assisted breathing and compressions are important because over time the oxygen in the blood is consumed and oxygen in the lungs is depleted.
Both rescuers are required to stay calm and perform emergency tasks together
After giving 30 high quality chest compressions, how many breaths must be given before staring compressions again?
2
Only done in 2 person CPR
CPR on a baby comes down to 3 steps
Circulation, Airway and Breathing
Just like with adults but with a different technique
Never shake -but tap on shoulder or tickle bottom of his feet to wake him up
Child/infant CPR
Give 30 chest compressions
-push hard and push fast in the middle of chest
Child-push about 2 ‘deep
Infant-push 1.5 “ deep
Push fast at least 100 compresssion per minute
-give 2 breaths
-tilt head back and lift the chin up
Child-make a complete seal with the marks over child’s mouth and nose
Infant-make complete seal with mask over infants mouth and nose (mask may need to be rotated 180 degrees
Blow in for about 1 second to make chest clearly rise
Give rescue breaths one after the other, takin no more that 10 secs for both breaths
Do not stop CpR until another responder of EMS takes over
