2006-09-11 23:52:34 · 10 answers · asked by hobby_allan 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
right i have just completed my first aid so i should no
1. airway
2. breathing
there is no circulation checks now so if the casualty is not breathing straight into cpr which now is 30 compressions also before doing the compressions you dont have to go up the rib cages all you have to aim for is the middle of the brest bone and 2 breaths
if they are breathing do a body check on them to see if you can find out what is wrong with them and then put them into the recovery position
2006-09-12 00:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by davidjamesraine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are not from the United States because you use the word "casualty" instead of victim or patient so I don't know how helpful this will be.
The American Heart Association's new Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines now call for (after checking ABC's) 2 rescue breaths followed by 1 shock with an AED (old was 3) if in cardiac arrest followed by 30 chest compressions (old was 15) to 2 rescue breaths (same as old). This is repeated for 2 cycles before you recheck pulse and breathing. Then the cycle is repeated again starting at the shock.
It is also recommended that people switch after doing 2 cycles of chest compressions. People who have never done CPR do not realize how exhausting it is, but research shows that after 2 cycles people are not able to preform CPR well enough and it greatly hurts the patient's already small chance of survival.
2006-09-14 22:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approach casualty, check for danger, check for breathing. If breathing is absent, shout for help, and commence CPR at the rate of 30 compressions to 2 breaths. You start with the compressions because it is felt that there is still enough air in the body already. If the casualty has drowned, you give 5 breaths; if the casualty has drowned and you are alone, you give 5 breaths and 1 minute of CPR before going for help.
This is for an adult casualty.
2006-09-12 00:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 compressions to two inflations. You don't even have to do mouth to mouth if you don't want to either. The new thinking is that when the head is in the neutral position the act of compressing the chest will draw in some air volume. It's more important to get the circulation up and running. Hence the changes. 30 compressions mean there's a more consistent pressure. More lives will possibly be saved.
2006-09-12 00:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The new 30:2 ratio is the tip of the iceberg- we also do choking differently, we no longer check for a pulse on adults, and so forth.
You really should take the class to see all of the changes and learn the 'why' behind them.
I've taught the new rules many times now- they are pretty cool!
2006-09-13 06:24:58 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new Method is 30 compressions then 2 breaths and continue till help arrives
2006-09-12 00:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by mushy peas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A- Airway
B- Breathing
C- Circulation
30 chest compressions (middle of chest) to 2 breaths.
Attach automatic defibrilator as soon as possible.
See the link below for full guidance
2006-09-12 00:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by andyp2904 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As you'll see 30 compressions to 2 breaths, but at least do something, hopefully you'll not be in the situation when you need to.
2006-09-12 00:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by Platinum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 breaths to 30 compressions on an adult
2006-09-12 00:00:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't casualty mean that they are already dead?
2006-09-14 03:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋