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    This document provides information on basic life support (BLS) procedures from 2010 AHA guidelines. It discusses the chain of survival which includes immediate recognition of cardiac arrest, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, advanced life support, and post-cardiac care. The key steps of CPR are described including chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and a compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2. Signs of cardiac arrest, the importance of early defibrillation, and choking relief techniques such as abdominal thrusts are also summarized.

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    This document provides information on basic life support (BLS) procedures from 2010 AHA guidelines. It discusses the chain of survival which includes immediate recognition of cardiac arrest, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, advanced life support, and post-cardiac care. The key steps of CPR are described including chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and a compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2. Signs of cardiac arrest, the importance of early defibrillation, and choking relief techniques such as abdominal thrusts are also summarized.

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    This document provides information on basic life support (BLS) procedures from 2010 AHA guidelines. It discusses the chain of survival which includes immediate recognition of cardiac arrest, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, advanced life support, and post-cardiac care. The key steps of CPR are described including chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and a compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2. Signs of cardiac arrest, the importance of early defibrillation, and choking relief techniques such as abdominal thrusts are also summarized.

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    This document provides information on basic life support (BLS) procedures from 2010 AHA guidelines. It discusses the chain of survival which includes immediate recognition of cardiac arrest, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, advanced life support, and post-cardiac care. The key steps of CPR are described including chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute and a compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2. Signs of cardiac arrest, the importance of early defibrillation, and choking relief techniques such as abdominal thrusts are also summarized.

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    Adopted from 2010 AHA

    Guidelines published in

    BASIC LIFE SUPPORT


    Awareness Seminar

    LEO JERMIN C. IBARRETA,RM,RN,EMT


    NURSE-EMERGENCY MEDICAL
    TECHNICIAN
    AMBULANCE CREW/TREATMENT
    OFFICER
    IRIGA CITY DRRMO
    Basic Life Support
    An emergency procedure that consist of
    recognizing respiratory or cardiac arrest and
    proper application of CPR to maintain life until
    a victim recovers or Advanced Life Support is
    available.
    Chain of Survival
    Refers to series of actions that, when putted
    into motions, reduces the mortality rate
    associated with cardiac arrest. A Strong chain
    of survival can improved chances of survival
    and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke
    and other emergencies.
    Chain of Survival

    Immediate Early CPR Rapid Effective Post-Cardiac


    recognition Defibrillation advance arrest care
    of Life
    Cardiac Support
    Arrest and
    Activate
    EMS
    5 links in Chain of Survival
    • Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and
    activation of emergency response system
    • Early Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with an
    emphasis on chest compression
    • Rapid defibrillation
    • Effective Advanced Life Support
    • Integrated post-cardiac arrest care
    Remember:

    “For every minute delay in giving CPR will


    decreased 10% on patient’s chances of
    survival”
    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    Is a combination of chest compression and
    ventilation. This must be combined for
    effective resuscitation of the victims of cardiac
    arrest.
    CPR PROCEDURE:
    • Knee facing victim’s chest
    • Place the heel of your hand on the center of the victim’s chest
    • Put your other hand on top of the first with your fingers
    interlaced
    • Arm should be parallel to chest
    • Depth of compression: at least 2-2.4 inches (5-6 cm)
    • rate: at least 100-120/min. (hands only CPR)
    • Compression/ventilation ratio: 30 compression : 2 ventilation
    • Cycles: 5 Cycles in 2 minutes
    • Check pulse after every 2 minutes
    QUALITY CHEST COMPRESSIONS
    • Compress breastbone at
    PUSH HARD least 2 inches deep

    • At least 100 compressions


    PUSH FAST per minute

    • The chest return to its


    ALLOW normal position

    • Excessive ventilation and


    interruption on
    AVOID compression
    You can save a life with just two hands!
    The Value of CPR
    • The best treatment until the arrival of a
    Defibrillator
    - A special medical equipment which delivers
    an electrical shock to the patient’s chest and
    restores the heartbeat to its normal rhythm.

    • Early CPR “buys time” by maintaining some


    blood flow to the heart and brain during an
    arrest
    Automated External
    Defibrillator
    IF YOU WITNESS A CARDIAC ARREST
    • Person drops dead
    • Person loses consciousness
    Do 3 Things FIRST
    Step 1
    CHECK area safety

    Step 2
    CHECK Unresponsiveness

    Step 3
    Call for Help Emergency Services, Doctor
    STEP 1: CHECK AREA SAFETY
    • Survey the scene
    • See if the scene is safe to do CPR
    • Get an idea of what happened
    STEP 2: CHECK UNRESPONSIVE
    • Tap or gently shake the victim
    • Rescuer shouts “are you OK?”
    • If the victim is unconscious, rescuer calls for
    help
    STEP 3: CALL FOR HELP

    • Rescuer activates the emergency medical


    services to get the defibrillator
    CONTINUE CHEST COMPRESSIONS
    UNTIL…

    • S-pontaneous circulation is restored


    • T-urned over to trained medical personnel
    • O-perator is already exhausted
    • P-hysician assumes responsibility
    NOT to start CPR when:
    • Body is already stiff (rigor mortis)
    • Dependent lividity
    • Body is already in decomposition stage
    • Evidence of a non survivable injury
    • Existing DNR order
    Choking
    Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO)
    The universal sign for choking is hands
    clutched to the throat

    * Ask: “Are you choking?”

    * Encourage the victim to cough

    * Self-treatment with abdominal thrust


    To perform abdominal thrusts on
    yourself:

    • Place a fist slightly above your navel


    • Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend
    over a hard surface – a countertop or chair
    will do
    To perform abdominal thrusts on someone else:
    (Heimlich Maneuver)

    • Stand behind the person.


    Wrap your arms around the waist.
    Tip the person forward slightly
    • Make a fist with one hand.
    Position it slightly above the person’s navel.

    • Grasp the fist with the other hand.


    Press hard into the abdomen with a quick,
    upward
    • Perform a total of 5 abdominal thrusts,
    if needed
    • If you’re the only rescuer, perform abdominal
    thrusts before calling EMS for help

    • If another person is available, have that


    person call for help while you perform first aid

    • If the victim becomes unconscious, perform


    standard CPR with chest compressions

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