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| what are the steps in the BLS assessment |
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Definition
1. check responsiveness
2. call for help/activate emergency response, obtain AED if possible
3. check for presence of breathing & pulse
if pulse not detected:
4. begin CPR within 10 seconds
if pulse detected:
4. begin rescue breathing
5. provide shocks with AED as indicated |
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| 3 critical concepts for chest compressions |
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Definition
1. compress at least 2 inches
2. rate of at least 100/min
3. allow complete recoil |
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Term
| interruptions in chest compressions should never be longer than... |
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Definition
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Term
| how often do you ventilate a patient in respiratory arrest |
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Definition
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Term
a pt with ACS needs aspirin but has a history of peptic ulcer disease
what do you do? |
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Definition
| give a rectal aspirin suppository |
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