Which Of The Following Is A Recommendation Of The 2010 CPR Guidelines For Lay Rescuers?

All trained lay rescuers should, at a minimum,

provide chest compressions for victims of cardiac arrest

. In addition, if the trained lay rescuer is able to perform rescue breaths

What do the 2010 resuscitation guidelines recommended depth and rate of chest compressions?

In adult CPR,

100 to 120 chest compressions per minute at a depth of at least 2 inches, but no greater than 2.4 inches

, should be provided. Health care professionals can perform chest compressions and ventilation in all patients presenting with cardiac arrest.

What is the current recommendation for CPR?

The AHA continues to make a strong recommendation for chest compressions of

at least two inches but not more than 2.4 inches

in the adult patient, based on moderate quality evidence. In contrast, there is a moderate-strength for compression rates of 100-120 compressions per minute, based on moderate quality evidence.

What is the current recommendation for chest compressions and rescue breaths?

CPR with rescue breaths

Place the heel of your hand on the centre of the person’s chest, then place the other hand on top and press down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) at a steady rate of

100 to 120 compressions a minute

. After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.

What are the seven steps for one person Pediatric BLS rescue?

• Verify scene safety. …
• Check responsiveness. …
• Assess for breathing and pulse. …
• Witnessed sudden collapse? …
• Begin CPR. …
• Activate emergency response and retrieve AED.

What are the 3 measures of high quality chest compressions?

• Chest compression fraction >80%
• Compression rate of 100-120/min.
• Compression depth of at least 50 mm (2 inches) in adults and at least 1/3 the AP dimension of the chest in infants and children.
• No excessive ventilation.

Is CPR 15 compressions to 2 breaths?

Chest Compressions

The compression rate for adult CPR is approximately 100 per minute (Class IIb). The compression-ventilation ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR is

15 compressions to 2 ventilations

when the victim’s airway is unprotected (not intubated) (Class IIb).

What are the 3 types of CPR?

• C is for compressions. Chest compressions can help the flow of blood to the heart, brain, and other organs. …
• A is for airway. …
• B is for breathing.

When Should CPR be stopped?

1. the person is revived and starts breathing on their own.
2. medical help such as ambulance paramedics arrive to take over.
3. the person performing the CPR is forced to stop from physical exhaustion.

What is the compression to breath ratio for child CPR?

Two-person CPR for the adult victim will be 30 compressions to 2 breaths. Two-person CPR ratio for the child and infant will be

15 compressions to 2 breaths

.

What are the 7 steps of CPR?

1. Put the heel of your dominant hand at the center of the person’s chest. …
2. Put your other hand over your dominant hand, then interlock your fingers. …
3. Start chest compressions. …
4. Open the person’s mouth. …
5. Add a rescue breath. …
6. Watch the chest fall, then do another rescue breath.

Do you stop compressions to give breaths?

Since the 2005 update, resuscitation guidelines recommend a sequence of 30 compressions followed by a

5-s interruption for 2 ventilations

, the standard 30:2 CPR. During CPR chest compressions are interrupted for various reasons including rescue breaths, rhythm analysis, pulse-checks and defibrillation.

Do you do CPR with a pulse?

If there is no sign of breathing or pulse,

begin CPR starting with compressions

. If the patient definitely has a pulse but is not breathing adequately, provide ventilations without compressions. This is also called “rescue breathing.” Adults: give 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds.

At what heart rate do you start compressions?

Start CPR with

30 chest compressions before giving two rescue breaths

. Trained but rusty. If you’ve previously received CPR training but you’re not confident in your abilities, then just do chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 a minute (details described below).

What are the basic steps of BLS assessment?

• Check for a response – Shout “Are you okay?!” Do not be afraid to yell. …
• Call for help – Yell for help, telling others to call 911 and to bring an AED. …
• Check circulation – In adults, the best place to check for a pulse is the carotid artery. …
• Check rhythm – This step requires an AED.

What are the 4 measures of high-quality chest compressions?

• Compression rate. Compression rate is the measurement of how fast CPR is being performed. …
• Compression depth. Compression depth is the measurement of how deep the sternum is pushed down during CPR. …
• Compression fraction. …
• Ventilatory rate.