Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
CAB, Defibrillation &
Management
Introduction to CPR
• CPR = Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Emergency procedure for cardiac arrest
• Maintains circulation & oxygenation
• Goal: Prevent brain damage & death
What is CAB in
CPR?
• C = Circulation
• A = Airway
• B = Breathing
• Ensures early chest compressions
Integrity and ethics
Innovation and continuous improvement
Why CAB Instead of ABC?
• Focus on early compressions = higher survival
• Oxygen in blood is enough initially
• Circulation must start immediately
Step 1: Circulation –
Chest Compressions
• Check carotid pulse for 10 sec
• If absent → start compressions
• Rate: 100–120/min
• Depth: 5–6 cm (adults)
• Allow full chest recoil
Step 2: Airway
• Open airway using:
• Head tilt–chin lift (no trauma)
• Jaw thrust (trauma suspected)
• Clear visible obstruction
Step 3: Breathing
• Give 2 rescue breaths
• Each breath over 1 sec
• Ensure chest rise
• Reposition if no chest rise
CAB Summary Diagram
• Diagram: Circulation → Airway → Breathing
• Emphasize: 'Push Hard, Push Fast'
What is Defibrillation?
• Electrical shock to heart
• Used for VF or pulseless VT
• Goal: Reset heart rhythm
When is Defibrillation Needed?
• Confirmed VF/pulseless VT on ECG
• Unconscious, no pulse
• Not for asystole or PEA
Types of
Defibrillators
• Manual Defibrillator
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Implantable (ICD)
Steps to Use AED
• Power on AED
• Attach pads
• Analyze rhythm
• Shock if advised
• Resume CPR
AED Pad Placement Diagram
• Right upper chest
• Left side below armpit
• Include visual in real slides
Time to Defibrillation Matters
• Each 1-min delay → 7–10% less survival
• Shock within 3–5 mins = best outcome
• Continue CPR during AED setup
Complications of
Defibrillation
• Skin burns
• Myocardial injury
• Rhythm conversion to asystole
Initial CPR Steps
• Scene safety
• Check responsiveness
• Call EMS
• Start CAB
Adult CPR
Algorithm (AHA)
•• No pulse/breathing → CPR
•• 30 compressions : 2 breaths
•• Attach AED
•• Epinephrine every 3–5 min
Pediatric CPR
Overview
• Depth: 1/3 chest diameter
• Infant: 2 fingers; Child: 1–2 hands
• Ratio: 30:2 (1 rescuer), 15:2 (2)
CPR With Advanced Airway
• Once ET tube placed:
• Continuous compressions
• Breath every 6 sec
• No pause for breaths
Drug Use in CPR
• Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3–5 min
• Amiodarone 300 mg IV (VF/pVT)
• For advanced support
Reversible Causes –
5 Hs & 5 Ts
• Hs: Hypoxia, Hypovolemia, Hypo-/Hyper-K,
Hypothermia, H+
• Ts: Tension pneumo, Tamponade, Toxins,
Thrombosis (MI/PE)
Post-Resuscitation Care
•• Stabilize ABCs
•• Oxygenation
•• Consider cooling
•• ICU transfer
CPR Team Roles
• Compressor
• Airway manager
• Defibrillator handler
• Medication administrator
• Team leader
Special CPR Scenarios
• Drowning: Start with breaths
• Pregnancy: Tilt uterus left
• Trauma: Suspect bleeding
• Hypothermia: Warm before pronouncing
dead
CPR Quality Assessment
• Use feedback device
• Check ETCO₂ >10 mmHg
• Coronary perfusion pressure >20 mmHg
CPR During COVID-19
• Use PPE
• Minimize aerosols
• Compression-only CPR
• Use HEPA filter if ventilating
Common CPR Mistakes
• Inadequate rate/depth
• Delayed defibrillation
• No chest recoil
• Long interruptions
Improving Survival
Outcomes
• Public CPR training
• AED access
• Code drills
• Awareness programs
Summary Slide
• CAB = Start with Compressions
• Defibrillation = Key for VF/pVT
• Management = Follows AHA/ERC
• Timely CPR saves lives
References
• AHA Guidelines
• ERC Guidelines
• Up To Date 2025
• Textbooks
Thank You

Presentation on CPR, CAB, Defibrillation

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    Introduction to CPR •CPR = Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation • Emergency procedure for cardiac arrest • Maintains circulation & oxygenation • Goal: Prevent brain damage & death
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    What is CABin CPR? • C = Circulation • A = Airway • B = Breathing • Ensures early chest compressions
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    Integrity and ethics Innovationand continuous improvement Why CAB Instead of ABC? • Focus on early compressions = higher survival • Oxygen in blood is enough initially • Circulation must start immediately
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    Step 1: Circulation– Chest Compressions • Check carotid pulse for 10 sec • If absent → start compressions • Rate: 100–120/min • Depth: 5–6 cm (adults) • Allow full chest recoil
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    Step 2: Airway •Open airway using: • Head tilt–chin lift (no trauma) • Jaw thrust (trauma suspected) • Clear visible obstruction
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    Step 3: Breathing •Give 2 rescue breaths • Each breath over 1 sec • Ensure chest rise • Reposition if no chest rise
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    CAB Summary Diagram •Diagram: Circulation → Airway → Breathing • Emphasize: 'Push Hard, Push Fast'
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    What is Defibrillation? •Electrical shock to heart • Used for VF or pulseless VT • Goal: Reset heart rhythm
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    When is DefibrillationNeeded? • Confirmed VF/pulseless VT on ECG • Unconscious, no pulse • Not for asystole or PEA
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    Types of Defibrillators • ManualDefibrillator • AED (Automated External Defibrillator) • Implantable (ICD)
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    Steps to UseAED • Power on AED • Attach pads • Analyze rhythm • Shock if advised • Resume CPR
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    AED Pad PlacementDiagram • Right upper chest • Left side below armpit • Include visual in real slides
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    Time to DefibrillationMatters • Each 1-min delay → 7–10% less survival • Shock within 3–5 mins = best outcome • Continue CPR during AED setup
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    Complications of Defibrillation • Skinburns • Myocardial injury • Rhythm conversion to asystole
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    Initial CPR Steps •Scene safety • Check responsiveness • Call EMS • Start CAB
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    Adult CPR Algorithm (AHA) ••No pulse/breathing → CPR •• 30 compressions : 2 breaths •• Attach AED •• Epinephrine every 3–5 min
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    Pediatric CPR Overview • Depth:1/3 chest diameter • Infant: 2 fingers; Child: 1–2 hands • Ratio: 30:2 (1 rescuer), 15:2 (2)
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    CPR With AdvancedAirway • Once ET tube placed: • Continuous compressions • Breath every 6 sec • No pause for breaths
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    Drug Use inCPR • Epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3–5 min • Amiodarone 300 mg IV (VF/pVT) • For advanced support
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    Reversible Causes – 5Hs & 5 Ts • Hs: Hypoxia, Hypovolemia, Hypo-/Hyper-K, Hypothermia, H+ • Ts: Tension pneumo, Tamponade, Toxins, Thrombosis (MI/PE)
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    Post-Resuscitation Care •• StabilizeABCs •• Oxygenation •• Consider cooling •• ICU transfer
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    CPR Team Roles •Compressor • Airway manager • Defibrillator handler • Medication administrator • Team leader
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    Special CPR Scenarios •Drowning: Start with breaths • Pregnancy: Tilt uterus left • Trauma: Suspect bleeding • Hypothermia: Warm before pronouncing dead
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    CPR Quality Assessment •Use feedback device • Check ETCO₂ >10 mmHg • Coronary perfusion pressure >20 mmHg
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    CPR During COVID-19 •Use PPE • Minimize aerosols • Compression-only CPR • Use HEPA filter if ventilating
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    Common CPR Mistakes •Inadequate rate/depth • Delayed defibrillation • No chest recoil • Long interruptions
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    Improving Survival Outcomes • PublicCPR training • AED access • Code drills • Awareness programs
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    Summary Slide • CAB= Start with Compressions • Defibrillation = Key for VF/pVT • Management = Follows AHA/ERC • Timely CPR saves lives
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    References • AHA Guidelines •ERC Guidelines • Up To Date 2025 • Textbooks
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