ProTrainings - Team CPR

TWO RESCUER CPR

Key questions to ask:

  • is it safe for me to help?
  • what happened?
  • how many patients are there?
  • am I going to need assistance from EMS?
  • do I have my personal protective equipment ready to use?
  1. Check the scene
  2. Check the patient
  3. Activate EMS - call 911
  4. Check Pulse

Check the pulse for no more than 10 seconds.

Adult and child - check the carotid artery in the neck

Infant - check the brachial artery on the inside of the upper arm

ADULT 2 RESCUER CPR:

Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths

  • if starting together, the second rescuer can get into position to provide respirations while the primary rescuer begins compressions
  • if primary rescuer starts CPR alone, the second rescuer should take over compressions when they arrive
  • after every 5 cycles of 30:2, or every 2 minutes, the compressor should call for a switch
  • rescuer at the head should finish 2 breaths. Then, move into position and begin compressions. The switch should take less than 10 seconds

CHILD AND INFANT 2 RESCUER CPR

Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths

  • if starting together, the second rescuer can get into position to provide respirations while the primary rescuer begins compressions. For a child, use 1 or 2 hands as needed for the size of the child
  • if primary rescuer starts CPR alone, the second rescuer should take over compressions when they arrive
  • after every 10 cycles of 15:2, or every 2 minutes, the compressor should call for a switch
  • rescuer at the head should finish 2 breaths. Then, move into position and begin compressions. The switch should take less than 10 seconds
  • for infants, compressor should use the two thumbs hands encircling chest compressions technique

TEAM APPROACH

In some rescue situations there may be only one rescuer who can give care in the normal sequence of assessments and actions: check the scene, check the person, call 911, check pulse, give 30 compressions, give 2 breaths, prepare and use AED.

In some situations there is often more than one rescuer trained and willing to help. This is when the team approach should be used. This allows multiple rescuers to perform several actions simultaneously. One rescuer should take on the role as team leader and delegate the tasks that need to be done. With rescuers working together in this fashion, the most efficient and benefical care will e given to the patient.