KeyPrinciplesofBasicLifeSupportforAdults.pptVIP

Key Principles of Basic Life Support for Adults Simple First Aid and CPR Call 9-1-1 for any unresponsive victim. For all Emergencies 9-1-1 Open the airway with the head tilt-chin lift method to check for breathing. Check for Breathing Look, listen and feel for breathing for not over 10 seconds. Check for Breathing Use a barrier device of some type while giving breaths. Giving Breaths Give 2 breaths, each for about 1 second, watching the chest rise and fall. Giving Breaths Give 30 chest compressions, hard and fast, positioning hand midway between breasts. Giving Chest Compressions Use cycles of 2 breaths and 30 compressions. Cycles of Breaths/Compressions 2 breaths + 30 compressions Use the AED as soon as it is available and ready to use. Use of an AED Automated External Defibrillator Follow the AED prompts to give a shock, then give CPR again while the AED is analyzing the victim’s rhythm. Using AED and CPR If the victim responds, position him in the recovery position and monitor breathing until help arrives. The Recovery Position Infant Recovery Position First turn it on. Then simply follow instructions. Using an AED Make sure it belongs to the patient, remove cap, insert, wait 10 seconds, remove, rub the spot. Using and EpiPen Use of the abdominal thrust method. Choking Victim Call 9-1-1. Make victim comfortable and loosen clothing. Check if victim is on heart medication. Give victim aspirin if they are not allergic. Reassure and calm victim. Give basic life support if needed. Do not let victim eat or drink anything, except medication or aspirin. First Aid for Heart Attack Put on gloves or wash hands often. Place a sterile dressing on the wound. Apply direct pressure with your hand. If bleeding badly, put another dressing on top of the first. Apply pressure bandage to keep pressure on the wound. Call 9-1-1. Bleeding and Wound Care Symptoms: Anxiety, confusion, agitation, restlessness, dizziness, cool, clammy, sweating, pa