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BASIC LIFE SUPPORTAnita F. Lopes,BSN,MSN,RN
HISTORY
NEW 2010 GUIDELINESCPR TO CPCR
CARDIAC ARRESTIt is the absolute cessation of mechanical activity of the heart, characterised by
UnresponsivenessAbsence of detectable pulseApnea or agonal breathing
ADULT CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
PAEDIATRIC CHAIN OF SURVIVAL
STEP 1Check unresponsiveness
Step 2Call for help
Step 3Check pulse, if absent start CPCR
Not less then 5 secs and not more than 10 secs
Components of high quality CPRPush hard Adults- at least 2 inchesChildren- at least 2 inchesInfants- 1 and half inchPush fast- at least 100 compressions/ minAt the ratio of 30:2Minimize interruptionsAllow adequate chest recoilAvoid hyperventilation
Chest Recoil
ONE RESCUER30:2
TWO RESCUER15:2
Ratio of Chest compressions and Breathes
CHECK PULSEABSENT OR LESS THAN 60
CHECK THE BRACHIAL PULSE
For PALS : Chest compression techniquesTWO FINGER METHOD
THUMB METHOD
Step 4Provide two rescue breaths
Airway Management- outside hospital
Open the airwayHead tilt-chin liftJaw thrust
Airway- in the hospital EC technique
Attach defibrillatorAnalyze the rhythm
EARLY DEFIBRILLATION
Shockable rhythms- VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION
Non shockable rhythm
CONTINUE CPR FOR 2 MINS
SIGNS OF ROSC (Return of Spontaneous circulation)
PROVIDE RECOVERY POSITION
CONTINUOUS MONITORING
ADEQUATE OXYGENATION
POST CARDIAC CARE- INDUCE HYPOTHERMIA
Recovery Position
THANK YOU