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CPR
CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a technique combining cycles of chest compressions and rescue breaths to oxygenate and circulate blood to maintain life. Ask and answer questions regarding the CPR techniques, training and history.
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What are Zoll AED defibrillators used for?
Zoll AED defibrillators are used for giving shocks to the patients of sudden cariac arrest. The patients who are not giving any response and not breating . It analyze the breating rythem and advise the rescuerfor defibrillation and delivers a shock.
So people woudn't need to go to the hopital. First aid was created to give always the "firs-aids".The meaning of first aids is the cares given before doctor cares. First aid can lessen pain,stop bleeding,prevent germs from getting in a wound,sometimes even save a life.But firs aid must be done carefullyand skillfully.first aid must be practiced too.At least every must know some.First aid must be learned and known.
Which company manufactures the HeartStart defibrillator?
Phillips manufactures the HeartStart defibrillator. This is defibrillator has voice technology to walk you through simple instructions on how to use in the event of a health emergency. It also helps you perform CPR and includes training videos as well.
How many breaths per minute cpr?
The 2010 American Heart Association emphasis is on chest compressions, rather than breathing. In other words, a lay rescuer may not give any breaths at all concentrating instead on compressions.
For a trained lay rescuer, the compressions and breaths should be provided in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
Ventilations with advanced airway (HCP):
1 breath every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths/min)
Asynchronous with chest compressions
About 1 second per breath
Visible chest rise
How do you open the airway on an adult prior to performing rescue breathing?
Use the head tilt chin lift procedure to open the airway. See slide 13 of the related link for a picture.
Is it illegal to stop preforming CPR while started?
Yes; to stop CPR once started, except for the following reasons, would be illegal.
1. The scene becomes unsafe and you have to move yourself and the patient.
2. An AED is available to use and ready to attach to patient.
3. Another responder arrives and is ready to take over CPR.
4. The patient shows signs of life.
5. You are too exhausted to continue.
How do you say CPR in spanish?
Google translator states cardio pulmonary respiration (which is what CPR stands for) as 'respiración cardio pulmonar'
When should a AED be used on a non-breathing victim who collapsed suddenly?
Use the AED when the pulse is confirmed absent.
When should you use a pediatric pads instead of adult pads?
On a child age 1-8 or weighing less than 55lbs
Why are slow breaths are more effective then short quick breaths?
Your body only uses 1/4 of oxygen inhaled. Longer in your lungs means more oxygen used, less energy consumed.
For aquatic rescue, a near drowning casualty may be in the condition known as laryngospasm "a condition where the vocal cords goes into spasm to prevent water from entering the lungs". Therefore it is advisable to provide 2 successful rescue breaths before starting chest compression.
Can you touch an AED or Automated External Defibrillator?
When off and not "charged" for use, there will be no "shock" from an AED or Automated External Defibrillator. It would be like touching a part of a car's engine when turned OFF and not recently been used (so it isn't hot), or like touching a frying pan that has never been used on a stove. An AED is simply a piece of equipment. However, it should not be played with or handled unless you are in class where you are learning how it is used.
When pads are applied to the patient, the unit itself still is not ready to charge. The EKG reading the AED makes will prompt the rescuer to push a button--- this begins the charging. At that point, the two paddles should NOT touch each other or any person. The machine then tells / instructs everyone to move back, instruct you to place the paddles on the pads on the patient, and the machine then discharges the "shock" to the patient's heart. The machine then instructs whether the patient needs a second "shock".
AED is a limited immediate response piece of equipment. It only requires a person can read, listen, and follow the machine's directions. But after delivering one, or if needed two, "shocks", emergency medical responders (EMTs) or a Physician must be present and take over the care.
What is the name to the song that you sing when you do CPR?
"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees. With a BPM of 103 it is the perfect rate to retain and maintain a CPR rate.
What is the correct depth of chest compression for a child victim?
at least one third the depth of the chest, approzimately 2 inches
Do you have to have CPR certification and bls certification together?
No; in fact just take the BLS class which is more advanced than the regular CPR class.
How did AHA obtain the value for rate of 100 compressions per minute for CPR?
The normal heart rate of an adult is 60-100 beats per minute. 100 compressions per minute is the maximum rate at which the heart can be pumped while still filling all atria/ventricles adequately to achieve maximum tissue perfusion. If chest compressions were done faster, then in theory, the heart would not have time to fully fill. If they were done slower, maximum perfusion and cardiac pressure would not be attained.
What are some signals of breathing emergencies?
Chest is not moving. no air is coming out of the nose. Heart stops beating.
What should you do if your two breaths do not go in to the victim?
Push his chest or his belly down hard till he finally breaths
What should be done after a victim has been removed from a toxic environment?
start basic life support
Is infant breathing normally erratic?
Since infants are easily stimulated by the external environment, they are more likely to respond deliberately with changes in breathing rate and depth. The respiratory center regulates an even breathing pattern varied by rate and depth according to PaCo2 (level of carbon dioxide) and Pa02 levels in the blood. This can be seen more easily while the infant is asleep, displaying an innate and unlearned breathing pattern. Infants have to "learn" to regulate their own breathing over time. It is somewhat instinctual, but is erratic for several months after birth. Infants will instinctively match their breathing patterns to their parent/caregiver when face to face or in close contact with them. If you're worried about increased risk of SIDS make sure you have some face to face, and skin to skin contact every day, and especially before putting them to bed alone for a long period of time.
check a carotid pulse for not less then 5, but no more then 10 seconds
Is aed ready to shook as soon as turned on?
The AED is ready for use when it is turned on. However, it will not shock until it determines there is a need to shock.
