Basic Life Support

Basic Life Support Algorithms:

CPR Overview. Circulation 2010.

Adult Basic Life Support. Circulation 2010.

Pediatric Basic Life Support. Circulation 2010.

Neonatal Resuscitation. Circulation 2010.

 

Videos:

 

CPR Compression – Push Hard, Push Fast
– Compress the center of chest
– At least 100 compressions per minute
– Depth of atleast 2 inches
– Allow complete chest recoil after each compression

Pediatric Life Support

Bag valve ventilation
6-10 times per minute

Defibrillator usage and paddle placement

Basic Life Support with AED

Heimlich maneuver
– for choking

Choking Child

Choking Infant

Waveform capnography

Intraosseous Medication