Chain of survival pre-hospital
1. recognition of activation of emergency response system
2. immediate CPR
3. Rapid defibrillation
4.basic and advanced emergency medical services
5.advance care to hospital
heart attack
a condition in which blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing heart cells to die
sudden cardiac arrest
Occurs when the heart develops an abnormal rhythm and can't pump blood
building blocks of CPR
chest compressions, rescue breaths, teamwork
BLS for adults
scence survey
check responsiveness
activate EMS and access AED
assess breathing and pulse
carotid artery pulse check
where you check on adults for their pulse
adults CPR
1. begin high quality CPR
2. 100-120/minute
3.at least 2 inches
4.30:2
5.minimize interruption in compressions
adult breaths
1. opening the airway, head tilt-chin lift,
2. jaw thrust (c-spine)
3. barriers (pocket mask)
4. barrier (bag valve mask)
automated external defibrillator (AED)
A portable electronic device used to restore normal heart rhythms in victims of sudden cardiac arrest. For adults and children 8 y/o and up
AED pad placement
The upper right and lower left sides of the chest. (shoulder and rib)
BLS for children
1. scene survey
2.check responsiveness
3. activate EMS and access AED
Children CPR
rate of 100-120/minute
depth of at least 2 inches
all full chest recoil
minimize interruptions in compressions
pediatric chain of survival-pre hosipital
1. prevent choking
2. 2 mins of treatment
3.early access
4.activate EMS
5.follow up care
BLS for infants
scene survey
check responsiveness
activate EMS and access AED
Brachial artery pulse check
where. you check for a pulse on an infant
infant breaths
opening the airway
head tilt-chin lift (just to neutral)
pocket mask (barrier)
pediatric bag valve mask
infant CPR
begin high quality CPR
100-120/minute
depth 1 to 1 1/2 inches
30:2 ratio
minimize interruptions in compressions
infant- two person CPR
15:2 ratio
AED- infants
must have pediatric pads and adapter