Downloaded 778 times
Uploaded bySherif Elbadrawy
Basic Life Support
This document provides instructions for performing basic life support (BLS) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) for cardiac arrest patients. It explains that when someone experiences cardiac arrest, swift intervention with BLS skills like chest compressions and ventilation is crucial before emergency services arrive. Early defibrillation within 1-2 minutes of collapse can result in over 60% survival. The key steps of BLS include opening the airway, performing chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute to a depth of 5 cm, and ventilation. An AED should be used as soon as available by turning it on, attaching pads to the bare chest, following its voice prompts to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock
More Related Content
Similar to Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support
- 1. DR. SHERIF ELBADRAWY ICUADVANCED TRAINEE WESTMEAD HOSPITAL
- 2. Introduction ... When apatient experiences a cardiac arrest you need to ACT swiftly and correctly starting with BASIC LIFE SUPPORT skills.
- 3. • vital interventionbefore arrival of emergency services - double or triple survival from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). • Early resuscitation and prompt defibrillation (within 1-2 minutes) can result in >60% survival
- 4. DEFINITIONS • CARDIAC ARREST:Abrupt cessation of cardiac pump function which may be reversible by a rapid intervention but will lead to in its absence. DEATH: Irreversible cessation of all biologic functions
- 5. Providing CPR/AED forAdults Cardiopulmonary resuscitation circulates blood that contains oxygen to the vital organs of a patient in cardiac arrest when the heart and breathing have stopped. It includes chest compressions and ventilations as well as the use of an automated external defibrillator.
- 6. BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Chestcompressions and pulmonary ventilation performed by anyone who knows how to do it anywhere, immediately, without any other equipment
- 7.
- 8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Combinesrescue breathing and chest compressions Revives heart (cardio) and lung (pulmonary) functioning Use when there is no breathing and no pulse Provides O2 to the brain until ACLS arrives
- 9. How CPR Works EffectiveCPR provides 1/4 to 1/3 normal blood flow Rescue breaths contain 16% oxygen (exhaled).
- 10. Start CPR Immediately Betterchance of survival Brain damage starts in 4-6 minutes Brain damage is certain after 10 minutes without CPR
- 12.
- 15. Do Not Movethe Victim Until CPR is Given and Qualified Help Arrives ... unless the scene dictates otherwise
- 17. CHECK RESPONSE - Shakeshoulders gently - Ask "Are you all right?" - If he responds • Leave as you find him. • Find out what is wrong. • Reassess regularly.
- 21. Open the airway withthe head tilt chin lift
- 30. CHEST COMPRESSIONS • Placethe heel of one hand in the center of the chest • Place other hand on top • Interlock fingers • Compress the chest - Rate 100 min - Depth 5 cm - Equal compression : relaxation
- 36. When possible changeCPR operator every 2 minutes
- 40. AED operation steps AEDstep 1 Power on AED step 2 attach AED pads to bare chest AED step 3 Clear and analyze AED step 4 Shock if advised (clear victim) AED step 5 resume CPR starting with chest compressions
- 48. Don’ts Do notuse alcohol to wipe the patient’s chest dry. Alcohol is flammable. Do not touch the patient while the AED is analyzing. Touching or moving the patient may affect analysis. Do not touch the patient while the AED is defibrillating. You or someone else could be shocked. Do not defibrillate someone when around flammable or combustible materials, such as gasoline or free-flowing oxygen.