First Aid & CPR Final Review

First step in first aid

ALWAYS check scene safety

Compression rate for Adults/Children

100-120 bpm

Depth of compressions for Adults/Children

2 inches at least

When giving breaths, open the airway and

give 2 breaths, looking to see rise and fall of chest. Give breath over 1 second

Compression depth for Infants (Birth to 1 YO)

One third the depth of the chest- 1 1/2 inches.

When giving CPR on adults/children/infants

Allow complete chest recoil after each compression, minimize interruptions, give 2 effective breaths that make the chest rise and fall/avoid excessive ventilation

If there is a suspected neck injury, use the jaw thrust to open airway

if no neck injury is suspected, use the head tilt chin lift

Step One: AED

Turn on the AED and follow the instructions

AED: Attach pads, then clear the

victim before the rhythm analysis

Never use the AED in water, and be sure to

dry the chest and areas where pads go completely

If the patient has a transdermal patch, put on gloves and

remove the patch before using the AED

Avoid placing the AED pad directly over a

pacemaker or implanted defibrillator

If patient has a hairy chest, you can

shave it or use extra pads to wax hair off

Ratio of Compressions and Breaths for Rescuers: Adults

1 rescuer CPR Adult- 30:2

2 rescuer CPR Adult- 30:2

Ratio of Compressions and Breaths for Rescuers: Children

1 rescuer child- 30:2

2 rescuer child- 15:2

Ratio of Compressions and Breaths for Rescuers: Infants

1 rescuer infant- 30:2 using the 2-finger technique for compressions

2 rescuers infant- 15:2 using the 2-thumb encircling technique

IF alone with a child, and have no cell phone, complete 5 cycles of CPR and

THEN call for help and get an AED. You can take an infant with you and get help

Use abdominal thrust if adult is Responsive until object is expelled or victim

becomes unresponsive; when unresponsive, lower them to the ground and begin CPR while looking for the object each time the airway is opened

With infants, kneel or sit with them in your lap, hold the baby facedown with the head slightly lower than the chest, resting on your forearm

Support the infant’s head and jaw with your hand, make sure to not compress the soft tissues of the infant’s throat

If you have more than one rescuer, switch compressions

every 5 cycles to reduce fatigue

Every team member should know their limitations, ask for assistance early and not when the

situation arises. Every member should have clear roles and responsibilities. Respectfully correct someone if wrong

Infant

Birth to 1 year

Child

1 year to 8 year

Adult

8 year and up