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CPR What should a rescuer do once a victim who was submerged in icy cold water is pulled from the water?
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Open the airway; check for signs of life / pulse for 45 seconds before administering CPR. Prevent further heat loss but don't re-warm prior to starting CPR. If no signs of life after 45 s, immediately start CPR.
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Which side should the rescuer check the pulse of a victim?
right side
Why is barrier used for in CPR?
To prevent transmission of body fluids from victim to rescuer and from rescuer to victim.
Where does the rescuer position himself to give the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult?
the rescuer stands behind the victim. The victim may either be sitting or standing. The rescuer makes a fist with one hand, and places it, thumb toward the victim, below the rib cage and above the waist
What should a rescuer do for a victim who has agonal respirations unless the victim has a do not resuscitate order?
Continue or begin CPR. Agonal respirations do not indicate that the victim is breathing on his own. They are also known as the "death rattle".
When giving mouth to mouth resuscitation to a victim the rescuer should be positioned where?
Usually on the side (either); but sometimes along the long axis of the body at the head.
Why must a rescuer clear the victim prior to pushing the shock buttom on an AED?
So no other person but the victim gets the shock.
Use a barrier device when giving rescue breaths to any victim in order to.?
Use a barrier device when giving rescue breaths to any victim in order to...A) prevent air from escaping the victim's lungsB) help regulate the amount of air you blowC) prevent victim from vomitingD) prevent transmission of infections
What is a dry rescue?
A rescue that does not involve getting in the water such as talking to the victim , reach , throws . These are the safest methods of rescue for the rescuer.
How you and a second rescuer can give CPR to an adult victim together?
One rescuer will give 30 compressions and the other rescuer will give 2 breaths. When the rescuer giving compressions gets tires and wants to change, on the last compression instead of saying 30 he/she says change. The 2 breaths are given, the rescuers stay on the same side of the patient, and move positions for the change. CPR then continues with the 30 compressions, then 2 breaths repeated until the next change is called for.
What is the rate for performing chest compressions for an infant victim with one rescuer?
Perform chest compressions for an infant at a rate of at least 100/minute.
What is a hammock carry?
This is the method of rescuing person by whichThree or more rescuers get on both sides of the victim. The strongest member is on the side with the fewest rescuers. Reach under the victim and grasp one wrist on the opposite rescuer. The rescuers on the ends will only be able to grasp one wrist on the opposite rescuer. The rescuers with only one wrist grasped will use their free hands to support the victim's head and feet/legs. The rescuers will then squat and lift the victim on the command of the person nearest the head, remembering to use proper lifting techniques.
How do you respond if a victim submerges before being reached by a rescuer?
you want to bring a folat and dive down and put the float in there hand and swim them to shore
