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Basic CPR skills

Basic CPR skills. By: Sonia Sanchez . Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men & women. Chances of survival increased with quality CPR. Compressions. Chest recoil & avoid hyperventilation. Compression technique, Head-Tilt-Chin with mouth-to-mouth. Types of mouth barriers.

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Basic CPR skills

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  1. Basic CPR skills By: Sonia Sanchez

  2. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men & women

  3. Chances of survival increased with quality CPR • Compressions • Chest recoil & avoid hyperventilation

  4. Compression technique, Head-Tilt-Chin with mouth-to-mouth

  5. Types of mouth barriers

  6. Compression Ventilation Ratios • 1-Rescuer ratio 30:2 • 2-Rescuer ratio 15:2

  7. Child survival 50% higher with bystander CPR than EMS • Look, listen, and feel • Bring compression depth down

  8. Chest compression techniques in infants • 1. Place 2 fingers on breast bone. • 2. Press 1/3-1/2 the depth of the chest. • 3. Watch for recoil.

  9. Foreign bodies may cause mild to severe airway obstructions • Mild Airway Obstruction: • Good air exchange • Responsive & can cough • May wheeze • Severe Airway Obstruction: • Poor air exchange • Weak cough • Respiratory difficulty • Turning blue

  10. Early recognition is key • Stand/kneel behind victim. • Make fist w/ 1 hand. • Place thumb side against abdomen • Grasp fist w/ other hand & give quick thrust.

  11. Relieving choking in an infant under age 1 • Hold infant prone, head lower than chest. • Deliver 5 back slaps forcefully. • Turn & give 5 chest slaps (1sec) & repeat.

  12. Sequence of actions after relief • Feel air movement & chest rise w/ breaths. • See & remove foreign body from pharynx. • Encourage victim to seek medical attention.

  13. Conclusion Remember that quality CPR can improve a victim’s chances of survival. Know how to recognize the signs of choking and how to relieve.

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