CPR quality Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 things in a CPR of high quality?
A
1) Push hard (at least 5cm/2inches) and fast (100-120/min) and allow complete chest recoil
2)Minimize interruptions in compressions
3)Avoid excessive ventilation
4) Change compressor every 2 minutes, or sooner if fatigued
5) 30:2 compression ventilation ratio
6)ETCO2 of at least 10 (good quality)
2
Q
What are the 5 H of reversible causes?
A
Hypovolemia
Hypoxia
Hydrogen ion (acidosis)
Hypo-/hyperkalemia
Hypothermia
3
Q
What are the 5 T’s of reversible causes?
A
Tension pneumothorax
Tamponade, cardiac
Toxins
Thrombosis (pulmonary)
Thrombosis (coronary)
