c is for circulation
ABCDEF pnemonic for CPR : * Airway * Breathing * Circulation * Drug administration * Electrical defibrillation * Follow up
Circulation
a- Airway b-breathing c-circulation
airway, breathing, pulse
A = Airway B = Breathing C = CPR D = Defibrillation
The entire lower airway is supported by c shaped cartilaginous rings. These rings hold the passageway open and get smaller when air exchange is made.
The rigid patent airway reinforced with C-rings of hyaline cartilage refers to the structure of the trachea, which maintains its shape and prevents collapse during breathing. The C-shaped cartilage rings provide support while allowing flexibility, enabling the trachea to accommodate movements such as swallowing. This design ensures that the airway remains open for efficient airflow to and from the lungs. The open part of the C rings faces the esophagus, allowing for expansion during swallowing.
A: Is the Airway obstructed?B: Is the victim Breathing?C: Does the victim have Circulation (a pulse)?
The "C" in CAB stands for "Circulation." In the context of emergency response, CAB refers to the sequence of actions to take when assessing a victim: checking Circulation, Airway, and Breathing. This approach prioritizes the restoration of blood flow and heart function before addressing airway and breathing issues.
A = Airway, as in Clear the Airway- B = Breathing, as in give one or two Rescue Breaths- and C = Chest compressions, as in give Chest Compressions (100 per minute) until recovery or professional medical assistance arrives. ***NOTE!! - The order of interventions (for all age groups except newborns, or those in respiratory arrest such as drowning victims) was updated from A-B-C to C-A-B in 2010. See the Related Wikipedia Link listed below for more information:
An airway that is not blocked. If you can breathe easily, you have an active airway. If you are choking, you do not.
a bleeding b circulaton c fractures d blocked airway