Respiratory Arrest Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Patient is unresponsive, unconscious, in respiratory arrest but HAS a pulse…
A
Give 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds (10 to 12 breaths per minute) with a bag-mask or advanced airway device
2
Q
Recheck the pulse about every _______
A
2 minutes
3
Q
Take at least ______ but no longer than _______ for a pulse check
A
5 seconds
10 seconds
4
Q
The most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the unconscious/unresponsive patient is…
A
loss of tone in the throat muscles
