1) The document provides information on medical emergencies and how to perform CPR. It discusses the respiratory and cardiovascular systems as well as common emergencies like heart attack, drowning, and allergic reactions.
2) The document outlines the steps of CPR including the CAB sequence of checking for circulation and breathing, performing chest compressions, and rescue breathing.
3) It provides guidance on performing CPR for adults, children, and infants with specifics on hand positioning, compression depth and rate, head tilt, and number of breaths between compressions.
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Symposium 1 medical & trauma cme
1. Medical Emergencies
Approach
(SCABDE)
Prepared by:
Brian Malunga
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Environmental Health & Safety Management (EHSM)
Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (Registered)
Private Ambulance Services Association of Zimbabwe (V - Secretary)
Zimbabwe Emergency Medical Services Practitioners Association (V. Chairman)
21. C - A - B (Updated):
Sequence 2015
Although the amount and
quality of supporting data are limited, it may be
reasonable to maintain the sequence from the
2010 Guidelines by initiating CPR with C-A-B over
A-B-C. Knowledge gaps exist, and specific
research is required to examine the best
sequence for CPR in children.
54. CPR Summary
CPR steps Adult & older child
(9 years +)
Younger child
(1 to 8 years)
Infant
(Up to 1 year)
Head tilt Fully tilted back Partial –
to suit age
No –
head in neutral position
Chin lift Yes Yes Yes
Breaths 2 full breaths 2 small breaths 2 puffs
Chest compressions 2 hands 1 or 2 hands 2 fingers
Compression depth 1/3 of chest depth –
more than 5cm
1/3 of chest depth – approx 5cm 1/3 of chest depth – approx 4cm
Compression rate Approx 100 per minute Approx 100 per minute Approx 100 per minute
Compression to breath ratio
(applies to 1 or 2 first aiders
performing CPR)
30 compressions: 2 rescue breaths 30 compressions: 2 rescue breaths 30 compressions: 2 rescue breaths
Compression to breath ratio
(applies to 1 or 2 first aiders
performing CPR)
5 cycles of 30:2 every 2 minutes 5 cycles of 30:2 every 2 minutes 5 cycles of 30:2 every 2 minutes