CPR and Emergency Response Guidelines

These flashcards cover essential CPR techniques, emergency response protocols, and age classifications relevant for final exam preparation.

Scene Safety

Always check scene safety first when responding to emergencies.

CPR Compression Rate for Adults

100-120 compressions per minute at a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm).

CPR Compression Depth for Children

At least one third the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches or 5 cm.

CPR Compression Depth for Infants

One third the depth of the chest, about 1.5 inches (4 cm).

Jaw Thrust

Technique used to open the airway for suspected neck injuries.

Head Tilt-Chin Lift

Technique for opening the airway when no neck injury is suspected.

AED

Automated External Defibrillator; used to restore regular cardiac rhythms.

Compression to Breath Ratio for Adult CPR (1 rescuer)

30 compressions to 2 breaths.

Compression to Breath Ratio for Infant CPR (1 rescuer)

30 compressions to 2 breaths using the two thumb-encircling technique.

Heimlich Maneuver

Abdominal thrusts used to expel an object from a responsive adult or child.

Responsive Infant Choking Procedure

Perform 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts until the object is removed or the infant becomes unresponsive.

Unresponsive Infant Protocol

Begin CPR while looking for and removing obstructed objects.

Switching Rescuers During CPR

Rotate every 2 minutes or every 5 cycles to reduce fatigue.

Age Classification for CPR

Infant: birth to 1 year, Child: 1 to 8 years, Adult: 8 years and older.