CPR

The AED can be used on a child if the child pads are available. Currently, the AED is not set up for infant use.

Yes you can; don't put the pad though on top of the pacemaker. Adjust pad as necessary.

2 finger if alsone thumb encircling with 2nd rescuers

Gently tilt the casualty's head by applying downward pressure on the forehead while gently lifting the chin upward.

If there is a valid DNR order by a physician.

Not call for help and doing something to make the emergency worse.

A. Rushing in without checking for safety:

1. Personal safety - use latex gloves to protect against infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis. (if gloves are not available plastic bags or condoms can be used)

2. Environmental Safety - make sure the emergency scene is safe, if not don't take any chances.

3. Victim Safety - treat the victim in the position found and only move the victim if the danger cannot be removed.

B. Don't forget to call for Emergency Services.

C. Only do what you have been trained to do and nothing more - Legalities

If you can feel a carotid pulse, you should not perform chest compressions.

You have to be prepared to injure. cracked ribs are a commonly accepted risk but preferable to the alternative.

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.

If the victim expels the object or becomes unconscious.

Remove the patches before applying the AED pads.

One breath every 5 seconds for an adult, 1 breath every 3 seconds for an Infant & Child.

Make sure everyone is clear of the patient.

The body is based on electrochemical responses, when a body is moved during the analyzing phase this can induce incorrect information and the AED could take the wrong course of action. Last thing you want to do is have the unit discharge when it doesn't need to, this could lead to serious injury for the casualty.

The breathing is simulated by giving breaths and the heart beat is simulated by giving chest compressions.

lungs- Cardio-PULMONARY Resuscitation

Some AEDs after the pads are attached you plug in the pads before the AED will analyze; some the pads are attached to the AED and you need to push the analyze button. At this point, do not touch the patient. So, the best answer to me is "the rescuers should make sure the AED is analyzing and do not touch the patient".

CPR is not meant to revive someone. It is used when there is no pulse or there is an insufficient pules. CPR can help save a life, because it will help supply temporary oxygen and blood flow. If received early enough a victim is more likely to survive. It will also help reduce the damage to the brain and other organs, because the organs will still have oxygen and blood flow.

I am not sure what exactly you are asking. I have attached the link to the AHA ECC & CPR 2005 guidelines for your reference. These guidelines updated CPR to the latest techniques.

Nothing. Compression ratio is usually displayed as 9:1, or 9 to 1.

Perform CPR steps in the following order:

Adult CPR

1. Survey the scene for safety

2. If safe, enter the scene

3. Check the victim for consciousness (tap and shout)

4. If no response, call 911 or the local emergency number (or have someone else call)

5. Tip the head (using the head tilt chin lift method)

6. Check for signs of life (look, listen, feel) for 10 seconds maximum

7. If no signs of life, give 2 breaths

8. Start CPR; 30 Compressions : 2 Breaths

9. Continue CPR until:

a. An AED becomes available to hook up to the victim

b. More advanced medical personnel take over

c. The scene becomes unsafe (get yourself & the victim to safe environment)

d. The victim shows signs of life

e. You are too tired to continue

it depends, i am a life guard and an EMT and i get my cert for free because of that but unless you are in a job or organization that covers it you have to pay to take the class and become certified. My mother works for a school and she was able to get certified for free because the school recommended it and there by covered the cost but if you have no organization or job that will cover it you cant just go some where for free you have to pay to have the class and then become certified afterwords