CPR Competency Spring 2006
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CPR Competency • American Heart Association established guidelines in 1974 • Updates published in 1980, 1986, 1992, and 2000 • 36 months and 380 international experts in the field
CPR Competency • Significant changes for adult CPR • “Child is defined as a patient from 1 year to puberty. Anyone older is treated as an “Adult” • “Phone first” and get AED for all sudden collapses • Perform 5 cycles of CPR and then Phone for hypoxic or asphyxial arrest (drowning, drug overdose, etc.)
CPR Competency • Head-tilt, chin-lift OK to open airway • If suspected c-spine injury try jaw thrust first. • 1 rescuer CPR compression to breath ratio – 30:2 • compressions at 100/min. • 2 rescuer CPR compression to breath ratio – 30:2 • compressions at 100/min
CPR Competency • Once advanced airway is placed compressions continue at 100/min with no pause for breath • Breath rate no more than 8 – 10/min. • Compressor should rotate or be relieved every 2 min.
CPR Competency This years mantra: Push hard, push fast! Breathe easy!