What are the ABCD's of CPR?

Answer 1

A- Airway. In order to breath, or in the case of CPR, to breath for another individual, one must secure a patent, or viable, airway. Usually by checking for any airway obstruction (Choking hazard) and placing the adult patient's head into a "neutral" position so that the chin is essentially centered, not too far towards the chest or in a "sniffing" position where the head is basically "looking upwards" one can generally maintain an adequate Airway. B- Breathing Look, listen and feel for ventilation, or breathing. Look for rise and fall in the chest, which would indicate the patient is breathing. Listen for sounds of breathing, or in the case of a partial choking victim, listen for wheezing or high pitch noises, called "stridors" If breathing is indadequate, one should initiate rescue breathing or CPR. C- Circulation Body tissue receives nourishment and oxygenation through circulation. Circulation is provided by a major pump in the body called the heart. To check for circulation, one should feel for a pulse by palpating one of several "pulse points" on the body. The most common is the Carotid, which is palpated by placing two fingers forward, resting on the center of the neck and sliding gently towards the back of the neck until roughly at center. There are points on either side of the neck. Another spot to check is the radial artery, which is felt by placing two fingers between the radial bone and ligament on the arm. This would be the side of the forearm situated on the same side as the patient's thumb. If indadequate circulation is present, then one should initiate rescuscitative efforts, such as CPR compressions.

Answer 2

=== === http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABC_(medical) === === If the patient's airway is blocked, oxygen cannot reach the lungs and so cannot be transported round the body in the blood. Ensuring a clear airway is the first step in treating any patient. Common problems with the airway involve blockage by the tongue or vomit. Initial opening of the airway is often achieved by a "head tilt - chin lift" or jaw thrust technique, although further manoeuvres such as intubation may be necessary. (See Airway) B - Breathing The patient is next assessed for breathing. Common findings during an assessment of breathing may include normal breathing, noisy breathing, gasping or coughing. The rescuer proceeds to act on these based on his/her training. Generally at this point it will become clear whether or not the casualty needs supportive care (such as the recovery position) or Rescue Breathing. Once oxygen can be delivered to the lungs by a clear airway and efficient breathing, there needs to be a circulation to deliver it to the rest of the body. This can be assessed in a number of ways, including a pulse check, ECG analysis, or Capillary refill time. Other diagnostic techniques include blood pressure checks or temperature checks on peripheral areas. Circulation is the original meaning of the 'C' as laid down by Jude, Knickerbocker & Safar, but in some revised modern protocols, this step stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or more simply, Compressions, which is effectively artificial circulation. In this case, this step should only apply to those patients who are in Cardiogenic or other form of Shock, and therefore not breathing normally and with an unsatisfactory heart rhythm.

Answer 3

For CPR, the term ABC's is used which stands for: A = Airway, B = Breathing, and C = Circulation. In more advanced first aid, the D stands for disability and E stands for Expose.

While this is not incorrect information, in CPR D stands for defibrillation.

Answer 4

Airway

Breathing

Circulation

Answer 5

A = Airway

B = Breathing

C = Circulation

The steps are now CAB.

Answer 6

ABC stands for Airway (open it), Breathing (2 breaths), and Circulation (pulse check).