AHA ACLS Exam Latest Update
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If the infant has no pulse or despite adequate oxygenation and ventilation, the heart rate is <60/min with signs of poor perfusion
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Perform cycles of compressions and breaths
(30:2) starting with compressions
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To give chest compressions to an infant using the 2 fingers technique. Place
- fingers...
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In the center of the chest just below the nipple line
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When giving compression avoid pushing on
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The bottom of the breastbone
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Deliver compressions on the infant at a rate of at least
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100/min
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Infants and children who develop cardiac arrest often have
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Respiratory failure or shock
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When opening airway on an infant you should position the neck
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In a neutral position (sniffing) position
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after each compression, completely release the pressure on the breastbone and allow
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The chest to recoil completely
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Use the AED (or defibrillator)
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As soon as it is available
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If your AED includes a smaller size pad designed for children, use it. If not...
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Use the standard pads, making sure they do not touch or overlap
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When an advanced airway is in place the compression rate should be at least
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100/min without pauses for breaths
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The rescuer performing ventilations gives 1 breath every...
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- to 8 seconds (8 to 10/minute)
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When an advanced airway is in place during 2-resucer CPR, do not stop compressions to....
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Give breaths
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When giving mouth to mouth the rescuer's exhaled air contains approximately......this is enough to meet the needs
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17% oxygen and 4% carbon dioxide
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When giving mouth to mouth you should,
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take a regular breath and seal your lips around the victim's mouth.
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Open victim's airway with head tilt-chin lift, pinch his/her nose closed, then...
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Give 1 breath, watch for chest rise
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