Basic Life Support

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Flashcards on Basic Life Support, created by lixxyb.23 on 05/05/2013.
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The correct position for cardiac compression is... Heel of hand one finger breadth above the xiphisternum
What age is a child? 1 years to puberty
Which guidelines should you use with a child aged over 13 years? Depends on your assessment of the child
Where is the correct site for chest compression? Two fingers, one finger breadth above the xiphisternum
When giving rescue breaths to an infant, how should you do it? mouth to mouth and nose
Cardiac arrest can occur in children because... Hypoxia, respiratory failure and shock
When performing chest compressions on adults, how far should the chest be depressed? 1/3 depth of the chest
What is the course of action with a child, after opening the airway? Look listen and feel for breathing, give 5 rescue breaths if not breathing, check signs of circulation
True or False? 30 minutes is the maximum time a person should be left in the recovery position before moving them to the other side? True
What is the alternative maneuver to the head tilt/chin lift if you suspect a neck injury? Jaw thrust
What is the correct sequence for BLS in adults? Check the area for danger Check for response Shout for help Open the airways Listen for breathing and check for circulation Call for help (999, 2222) Give 30 chest compressions Deliver 2 rescue breaths
The ratio of compressions to ventilations are the same for infants, children and adults and is 15:2 False: it is 30:2.
What is classed as a infant? Any child under the age of 1 year
Which position should the head be in when performing BLS? The 'neutral' position
What should you do with a child with an airway obstruction with an ineffective cough? 5 back blows- Assess- 5 abdominal thrusts- Assess
What should the compression rate be for infant BLS? 100/min-120/min
In a child or infant, when should chest compressions start? No pulse, or slow pulse and no signs of circulation
You should continue CPR until... Help arrives, or the victim starts breathing or you become exhausted
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