WGB BLS Flashcards
(32 cards)
Opiod priority
Ventilation / CPR
over
Naloxone / Narcam
Change in CPR for Children / Infants
Child - Same, can use one hand
Infant
1 provider - two fingers
2 providers - Encircling thmbs
Adjult + Child - 2” or 1/3 chest
Infant - 1 1/2” or 1/3
CPR or ventilation
CPR
unless suspect airway issue
- Drowning
- Other hypoxic event
How to check pulse
Adult - Carotid
Child - Carotid
Infant - Brachial (inside elbow)
Opiod overdose triad
1) Pinpoint pupils
2) Respiratory depression
3) Unconsous or severe sleapiness
Look for:
Cyanosis Track marks Paraphernalia
History
When to stop CPR
- ROSC
- Help arrives
- DNR presented
- Exhausted
- Unsafe
What are the 4 key components of closed loop communications
- Sender
- Message
- Receiver
- Feedback
Head tilt for ventilation
Adult - past neutral
Child - slightly past neutral
Infant - neutral
When to use pediatric pads
<= 8 YO or < 55 lb
Warning: Never use ped pads when not appropriate
Key elements of adult CPR
- 100-120 compressions / minute
- Compress 2-2.4”
- Full recoil
- Keep interruptions <10 sec
Team leader key responsibilities
4
- Assign roles
- Priorities & directs activities
- Coaches
- Leads debriefing
Call first or care first - Child
Call first
1. Witness collapse 2. Known cardiac condition
Care first
1. 2 mins of care 2. Call for help
Infant: Take them with you
Signs of obstructed airway
- Panicked / confused
- Surprised look
- Clutch throat
- Possible stridor
Definitions infant, child, adult
Infant <1 YO
Child
BVM volume
400 - 700 ml
Compress back 1/2 way
Ventilation rates ??
Adult - Cardiac arrest 2 / 1 sec each - Respiratory arrest 1 / 5-6 seconds Child - 1 / 3-5 seconds
What do you call breaths that are isolated or infrequent
Agonal breaths
BVM
Bag valve mask
AED Position adult
1: Upper right
2: Side of lower chest
Team rules
6 roles
Team leader Compressor AED operator Airway manager Ventilator Recorder
Key elements of handling emergency situations
Assess
Recognize
Care
Maximum break in CPR
10 seconds
Steps of rapid assessment
1) Visual survey
2) Check for responsiveness
Shout - Tap - Shout
3) Simultaneous check for breathing + Pulse
4) Provide care based on conditoins
What to do if you suspect an MI
Get help
Administer 160-320 mg aspirin