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Recommended PicmonicsCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for AdultsCardiopulmonary Rescuer and Adult Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life during a cardiac or breathing emergency. There are seven basic steps to the CPR process. The process first begins by scanning the scene for safety, activating the emergency response system (calling for help, and obtaining an automated external defibrillator), opening the person’s airway and checking for breathing. When it is apparent that the person needs CPR, chest compressions should begin at a rate of 100 to 120/min and to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) for an average adult. For healthcare providers, CPR using chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing at a ratio of 30:2 (cycles of 30 compressions, 2 breaths). For the general public who are not formally trained, compression-only CPR ( CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths) is recommended. CPR should be performed until the person exhibits breathing, an AED becomes available, or help arrives on the scene. 8 KEY FACTS The first step before performing CPR is to check the scene and the person. The healthcare provider must ensure that the scene is safe for them to enter. Once safety is established, the healthcare provider should tap the person on the shoulder and shout "Are you OK?" This is a rapid assessment to make sure that the person does in fact need help. If the person does in fact need help, call for assistance.
If not in a hospital setting, call 911 (or have someone call 911) and send someone else to obtain an automated external defibrillator (AED). At this point, check to see if the person is breathing. Look and listen carefully, watch the chest for a rise and fall. Do this for no more than 10 seconds. If there is no breathing, it is time to begin CPR. The next step is to open the airway. With the person lying on their back, tilt the head back slightly to lift the chin. Compressions should be hard and fast. Hands should be placed in the middle of the chest, one on top of the other. Compressions should be delivered at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, at least 2 inches deep. Before administering rescue breaths, you must ensure that the airway is still accessible to receive the air. After making the airway accessible by tilting the person’s head back slightly and lifting the chin, two breaths should be delivered. Blow into the person's mouth to make the chest rise. After the two rescue breaths, compressions should be continued. The CPR sequence of 30 compressions to 2 breaths should be performed until the person exhibits breathing, an AED becomes available, or help arrives on the scene. Take the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults QuizPicmonic's rapid review multiple-choice quiz allows you to assess your knowledge. Picmonic for Medical Assistant CoversMedical Assistant (MA) *Average video play time: 2-3 minutes Our Story Mnemonics Increase Mastery and RetentionMemorize facts with phonetic mnemonics Unforgettable characters with concise but impactful videos (2-4 min each) Ace Your Medical Assistant (MA) Classes & Exams with Picmonic:Choose the #1 Medical Assistant (MA) student study app.Works better than traditional Medical Assistant (MA) flashcards.Rescue breathing is needed if a person collapses and stops breathing. In CPR, rescue breathing may also follow chest compressions if a person's heart is not beating. A person may need rescue breathing in the following situations: Near drowning Overdose or poisoning Choking Carbon monoxide poisoning Severe asthma attack By breathing into another person's lungs (rescue breathing), you can supply enough oxygen to preserve life. Act quickly, because brain damage can occur after only 3 minutes without oxygen.
You may use a protective facemask. Follow the instructions that came with the mask. Step 1. Open the airway
Step 2. Check for breathing
Step 3. Pinch and seal
Step 4. Start with 2 "rescue" breaths
Step 5. Give more breaths
It is best to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Look for classes offered by your local hospital, the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross in your area or on the Internet. What mnemonic device should a medical assistant employ when using a fire extinguisher?R.A.C.E: An acronym that hospital personnel use to remember their duties in case of fire. It stands for RESCUE, ALARM, CONFINE, EXTINGUISH/EVACUATE.
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