CPR
A victim who is unconscious, not breathing and has no pulse is in cardiac arrest and needs CPR. The objective of CPR is to perform a combination of effective chest compressions and ventilations to circulate blood that contains oxygen to the victim’s brain and other vital organs. CPR is performed in cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
The effectiveness of compressions can be increased if:
-The victim is on a solid surface
-Compressions are the proper depth.
-Compression rate is appropriate.
-The chest fully recoils after each compression (letting the chest come all the way back up).
-CPR is performed without interruption.
CPR on Infant
- Use two fingers for compression
- 30 compressions and 2 ventilations
- Compression 1 1/2 inches deep
- Fast compressions
A victim who is unconscious, not breathing and has no pulse is in cardiac arrest and needs CPR. The objective of CPR is to perform a combination of effective chest compressions and ventilations to circulate blood that contains oxygen to the victim’s brain and other vital organs. CPR is performed in cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 ventilations.
The effectiveness of compressions can be increased if:
-The victim is on a solid surface
-Compressions are the proper depth.
-Compression rate is appropriate.
-The chest fully recoils after each compression (letting the chest come all the way back up).
-CPR is performed without interruption.
CPR on Infant
- Use two fingers for compression
- 30 compressions and 2 ventilations
- Compression 1 1/2 inches deep
- Fast compressions
AED
AEDs are portable electronic devices that analyze the heart’s rhythm and provide an electrical shock (Figure 9-3). De brillation is the delivery of an electrical shock that may help re-establish an effective rhythm. CPR can help by supplying blood that
contains oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. However, the sooner an AED is used, the greater the likelihood of survival. You must assess victims quickly and be prepared to use an AED in cases of cardiac arrest.
Using an AED is fairly simple, and self explanatory because after the device is turned on it reads the derictions out loud. But the only thing Lifeguards need to remember is upper right and lower left is where the AED pads are suppose to be placed onto the chest. Like in the picture below
AEDs are portable electronic devices that analyze the heart’s rhythm and provide an electrical shock (Figure 9-3). De brillation is the delivery of an electrical shock that may help re-establish an effective rhythm. CPR can help by supplying blood that
contains oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. However, the sooner an AED is used, the greater the likelihood of survival. You must assess victims quickly and be prepared to use an AED in cases of cardiac arrest.
Using an AED is fairly simple, and self explanatory because after the device is turned on it reads the derictions out loud. But the only thing Lifeguards need to remember is upper right and lower left is where the AED pads are suppose to be placed onto the chest. Like in the picture below