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HIGH PERFORMANCE CPR. 2014. KEEP IN MIND……. GOOD SHOULD NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH. Mantra #1. EVERYONE SURVIVES. Everyone in VF that is Mantra #2. IT’S NOT COMPLICATED. But it’s NOT EASY Mantra #3. PERFORMANCE, NOT PROTOCOL. Mantra #4. IF YOU’VE SEEN ONE EMS AGENCY…….
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HIGH PERFORMANCE CPR • 2014
GOOD SHOULD NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH • Mantra #1
EVERYONE SURVIVES • Everyone in VF that is • Mantra #2
IT’S NOT COMPLICATED • But it’s NOT EASY • Mantra #3
PERFORMANCE, NOT PROTOCOL • Mantra #4
IF YOU’VE SEEN ONE EMS AGENCY……. • You’ve seen ONE EMS agency. • Mantra #5
IT TAKES A “SYSTEM” • To save a victim • Mantra #6
Training Focus • CPR Fraction 95% • Coordination of 2 minute intervals with an ALS Manual Defibrillator • Airway management’s proper place in resuscitation • Adequate ventilation (avoid hyperventilation)
Micro-resuscitation • Ensuring • High Performance CPR
Improving Compressions • Increased rate: at least 110/min • Use of a metronome • Ensuring full compression • Using a pulse monitor in the “waiting” position • Ensuring full recoil (decompression) • Focus on good CPR form
Improving Ventilation • Avoid Hyperventilation • Volume control (300-400 ml breaths) • Pinky Pose • Better coordination with compressor • 13-14-15 compressor count
Defibrillation • Improved safety and communication • Ensure use of hand signals • Decreased hands off time • KNOW YOUR MACHINE!
Minimizing Interruptions • Finding ways to shave off SECONDS • Better communication • Better teamwork • More consistency • Early ALS
Macro-resuscitation • Integration of • ALS
Paramedic Integration • BLS Owns CPR • Proper timing of placing the manual defibrillator • Proper timing of advanced airway placement • Minimize Interruptions