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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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How do you become a self employed CPR instructor in SF bay area California?
These are some basic steps to follow on how you could become a self employed CPR instructor in SF bay area California. # First, determine what agency you want to become affiliated with, such as ARC and/or AHA. I know of instructors that teach for both the ARC and AHA. # Obtain your instructor certifications and authorizations. # Contact the ARC and AHA (see related links). Also, google for CPR schools in the SF Bay area. Ask if you can teach for them and what the pay is. # If you want to teach in the workplace, without sponsorship such as ARC or AHA, you will need to purchase mannequins, books, cleaning agents, breathing barriers, and other materials as needed. The mannequins and materials will cost several thousand dollars. # It will take a lot of work to establish yourself as a self employed CPR instructor. Good luck.
What happens when air is blown into the stomach during rescue breathing?
The air will be belched out at some point, but the main concern is that air is not getting to the lungs. Tilt the head back and try again.
How do you give breaths correctly with a bag mask?
Over 6-8 seconds until you see chest rise. At a ratio of 30:2
(From "What is CPR?" on this site)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the procedure of maintaining artificial respiration and artificial circulation in a mammal who has gone into cardiac arrest through repeating cycles of chest compressions and ventilations. It is intended to maintain adequate oxygenation and circulation of critical body tissues, particularly those of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and heart so that advanced life support procedures can restore the circulatory system to a functional state.
Cardio means heart, pulmonary pertains to lungs, and resuscitation means to revive from death or unconsciousness.
CPR is indicated for people or animals who are not breathing and are unable to maintain adequate circulation. The exact methods for performing CPR vary by species and age and are updated regularly. There is an international committee, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) that convenes approximately every five years to consolidate resuscitation research and publish updated guidelines for human resuscitation, including CPR, along with more minor publications in between these major updates.
In my opinion, for us in Michigan, the hospitals lean more toward American Heart Association; but the emergency response personnel (EMT, Ski Patrol, Fire, Police) lean more toward American Red Cross. However, there is no difference in the material presented by the ARC or American Heart Association. They are both in line with the ECC 2005 guidelines (American Heart which may be the reason they are more associated with hospitals).
What are the age classifications of an adult child and infant?
It may vary some, based on who you talk to, but a good rule of thumb is:
infant: Birth to 1 yr.
Child: 1 - 12 yrs.
Adult: 12+ yrs.
How does complete chest recoil contribute to effective CPR?
Since pushing on the chest is compressing the heart between the sternum and spine, you must let the chest recoil to allow the blood to re-fill the chambers before compressing the chest (pumping the heart) again.
What is an advantage of using hands free defibrillation pads instead of defibrillatiion paddles?
Allow for a more rapid defibrillation
What two things does and aed do?
An AED does two things:
1. Analyze the heart rhythm
2. If necessary- prompt the AED to deliver shock to the heart. (Shocks attempt to restart the heart).
Source- I am going though CPR training and I recently learned this
no pulse. check airway, check breathing, check circulation. begin CPR.
Why do you confirm breath sounds after placing an avdvanced airway?
To verify it did not go down the esophagus, and went down the trachea.
Where can one go to learn more about infant CPR?
You may be able to contact Red Cross and ask if there are any upcoming first aid classes in the near future. You could also go to the hospital and ask for them to give you a demonstration.
How many compressions are performed per minute during one-person CPR?
2010 AHA guidelines now require at least 100 compressions per minute, however you can do more. The best option is 100-120 compressions per minute.
100 chest compressions per minute is the rate at which the chest compressions should be performed.
Chest compressions should be preformed at a rate of 100 compressions per min. 30 compressions should take about 18 seconds.
What is the most common mistake by an individual performing CPR?
"Among the most common mistakes made [during CPR] are not giving compressions deep enough and performing compressions too fast or too slow."
CPR and AED Review Manual, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2005
The main way healthcare providers fail in CPR is not pushing deep enough or fast enough. In other words we are not aggressive enough...probably because we are afraid to break ribs, or we just don't understand the mechanics, or it is to much work to do it properly.
AHA says the emphasis of adult CPR should be placed on providing proper compressions with as few interruptions as possible. They describe it as fast and deep. At least 2 inches for the adult or a better way is 1/3 to 1/2 of the person's total chest depth (so no matter what the person's size is you know how far to push) The goal should be to provide around 100 compressions in 1 minute.
Why is it that chest compressions are the most important thing for adult CPR?
Because most adults go into cardiac arrest due to cardiac problems (Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heart attack, heart disease etc) and they need Oxygen circulated to keep the body alive (most importantly the brain) until ALS treatment can be provided and fix the problem. CPR doesn't fix cardiac problems it just buys the time and keeps the bodies tissue alive till advanced treatment can be administered.
When did the term ABC's first come into use in CPR training?
Dr Peter Safar coined the term when he introduced CPR in the mid 1950's.
Can you be CPR and first aid certified under 18?
Yes you can. The Red Cross and American Heart Association have CPR and First Aid classes for almost every age. From Children to Elderly.
What is a complete chest recoil?
During CPR when you are compressing the chest, when you lift up from the chest it is called a recoil, it allows the blood to go through the heart. If you don't give it time to recoil ( allow the blood to go through the heart) than you are not doing any good for the patient or any good for yourself you are pushing yourself to hard and leaves the patient in danger.
How do you re-certify for CPR?
Call a Red Cross or AHA chapter and find out the schedule of re-certification classes. See the related link to put in a zip code for the ARC chapter nearest you.
How many pounds of pressure is a applied during chest compressions?
For an Adult, apply pressure to compress chest 2 inches.
For a Child, apply pressure to compress chest 1 - 1 1/2 inches.
For an Infant, apply pressure to compress chest 1/2 - 1 inches.
When using a BVM how often do you give breaths?
Breaths don't change when using a BVM; 1 breath every 5 seconds for an Adult & 1 breath every 3 seconds for an Infant & Child.
What is compression-ventilation ratio for 1 rescuer adult CPR?
30 compressions to 2 vents, for a single person, lay rescuer.
