American Heart Association Basic Life Support Guidelines - 2010

Guideline Age: Determine Unresponsiveness Activate EMS Adult Adolescents and Older Child 1 to Adolescence Infant Less that 1 year old

The same for all age groups as you determine unresponsiveness evaluate for absence of normal breathing. If an adult and the arrest is not witnessed, or is a sudden arrest in an adult or child, call 911 once unresponsiveness has been determined. If an infant or child, or you have reason to believe the adult has experienced respiratory arrest, call 911 after 2 minutes of CPR.

C Check for pulse for no more than 10 seconds. Pulse check location: C If pulse is present, administer rescue breaths. C If no pulse present, begin compressions Depth:

Carotid Rescue breaths: 1 every 5 - 6 seconds.

Carotid Rescue breaths: 1 every 3 - 5 seconds. If heart rate < 60, begin compressions as below.

Brachial or Femoral Rescue breaths: 1 every 3 - 5 seconds. If heart rate < 60, begin compressions as below.

At least 2 inches (5 cm)

At least diameter or about 2 inches. At least 100/minute 30:2 (1 man) 15:2 (2 man) Heal of 1 hand placed on the lower half of sternum (or between nipples) or may use adult technique.

At least diameter or about 1 inches. At least 100/minute 30:2 (1 man) 15:2 (2 man) 2 fingers positioned 1 finger width below nipple line or 2 rescuers may use 2 thumbs/hands encircling the chest.

Rate: 1 or 2 rescuer ratio:

At least 100/minute 30:2 (1 or 2 man)

Method:

Heal of 1 hand placed on the lower half of sternum (or between nipples) with the other hand on top.

A Opening the airway B Breaths D Defibrillation

Head Tilt Chin Lift (If trauma is suspected, use Jaw Thrust) Administer 2 breaths Follow AED directions using adult pads. Remember to: Shave chest if needed Remove med patches/wet clothes Administer 2 breaths Use AED after 5 cycles of CPR unless sudden collapse (then use immediately). Follow AED directions. Use pediatric pads if available. Administer 2 breaths Use AED after 5 cycles of CPR unless sudden collapse (then use immediately). Follow AED directions. Use pediatric pads if available.

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11/11/2011