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Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (80-1010)

ISBN: 9780874934618 | 0874934613
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: CHANNING L BETE CO INC
Pub. Date: 1/1/2006

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Table of Contents
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General Conceptsp. 1
Introductionp. 1
The Purpose of This Manual
Sidebars and Algorithms
Considerations for International Readers
CPR for Adultsp. 3
CPR Basics for Adultsp. 3
Overview
Learning Objectives
Understanding the ABCDs of CPR
Chest Compressionsp. 3
Overview
Learning Objectives
The Importance of Compressions
Chest Compression Technique
Chest Recoil
Compression Rate
Moving the Victim Only When Necessary
Opening the Airway and Giving Breathsp. 5
Overview
Learning Objectives
Rescuer Position
Performing the Head Tilt-Chin Lift
Mouth-to-Mouth Breathing
Mouth-to-Barrier Device Breathing
Mouth-to-Mask
Using Mouth-to-Mask
Compression-Ventilation Ratiop. 9
1-Rescuer Adult CPR Sequencep. 9
Overview
Learning Objectives
Putting It All Together
Positioning the Victim
Assessment
Activate Emergency Response System and Get an AED
Open Airway and Check Breathing
Give 2 Breaths
Pulse Check
Locating the Carotid Artery Pulse
Begin Cycles of 30 Chest Compressions and 2 Breaths
Review Questions
1-Rescuer Adult CPR Practice Sheet
CPR for Children (1 Year of Age to Puberty)p. 17
Child CPRp. 17
Overview
Learning Objectives
Modifications to CPR for Children
Amount of Air
Give 2 Effective Breaths
Depth of Compressions
1-Handed Chest Compressions
CPR for Low Heart Rate
When to Activate the Emergency Response System
When to Attach an AED
Putting It All Together for Children
2-Rescuer Compression-Ventilation Ratio for Children
Review Questions
1-Rescuer Child CPR Practice Sheet
Adult and Child Bag-Mask Technique and Rescue Breathingp. 21
Bag-Mask Technique and Rescue Breathingp. 21
Overview
Learning Objectives
Bag-Mask Device
One Rescuer Using the Bag Mask
Two Rescuers Using the Bag Mask
Rescue Breathing
2-Rescuer CPR for Adults and Childrenp. 25
2-Rescuer CPR Sequencep. 25
Overview
Learning Objective
When a Second Rescuer Arrives
Technique
Rescuer Fatigue
Advanced Airway Considerationsp. 26
Compression and Ventilation Rates and Ratios During 2-Rescuer CPR With and Without Advanced Airway in Place
Review Questions
Automated External Defibrillatorp. 29
Automated External Defibrillatorp. 29
Overview
Learning Objectives
Principles of Early Defibrillation
Structure and Function of AEDs
Inappropriate Shocks or Failure to Shock
AED Operation
The Universal AED: Common Steps to Operate All AEDs
Using an AED on a Child
Choosing the AED Pads or AED Child System
Outcomes and Actions After Shock Delivery
Integrating CPR and AED Use
Lone Rescuer With an AED
EMS Rescuers and AEDs
Special Situations
Infants Less Than 1 Year Old
Hairy Chest
Water
Implanted Defibrillators and Pacemakers
Transdermal Medication Patches
Fully Automated AEDsp. 36
Review Questions
2-Rescuer CPR Sequence With an AEDp. 37
2-Rescuer Adult CPR and AED Practice Sheet
2-Rescuer Child CPR and AED Practice Sheet
CPR for Infantsp. 43
CPR Basics for Infantsp. 43
Overview
Learning Objectives
Infant BLS: The ABCs of CPR
Chest Compressionsp. 45
Chest Compressions Technique
Chest Recoil
Opening the Airway and Giving Breathsp. 46
Performing the Head Tilt-Chin Lift Maneuver
Why Breaths Are Important for Infants and Children
Mouth-to-Mouth-and-Nose and Mouth-to-Mouth Breathing
Ventilation With Barrier Devices
Compression-Ventilation Ratiop. 48
1-Rescuer Infant CPR Sequencep. 48
1-Rescuer Infant CPR Sequence
Assessment
Open the Airway
Check Breathing
Give 2 Breaths
Pulse Check
Locating the Brachial Pulse
Begin Cycles of 30 Chest Compressions and 2 Breaths
When to Begin Compressions
Compression Depth
Activate the Emergency Response System
1-Rescuer Infant CPR Practice Sheet
Infant Bag-Mask Technique and Rescue Breathingp. 53
Overview
Learning Objectives
Bag Mask
Rescue Breathing for Infants (and Children)
2-Rescuer Infant CPR Sequencep. 55
Overview
Learning Objectives
When a Second Rescuer Arrives
Technique
Compression and Ventilation Rates and Ratios During 2-Rescuer CPR With and Without Advanced Airway in Place
2-Rescuer Infant CPR Sequence
2 Thumb-Encircling Hands Technique
Review Questions
2-Rescuer Infant CPR Practice Sheet
Relief of Chokingp. 59
Relief of Choking in Victims 1 Year of Age and Olderp. 59
Overview
Learning Objectives
Recognizing Choking in the Responsive Adult and Child
Relieving Choking in Adults and Children Over 1 Year of Age
Abdominal Thrusts With Victim Standing or Sitting
Healthcare Provider Actions to Relieve Choking in the Unresponsive Victim
Sequence of Actions After Relief of Choking
Review Questions
Relief of Choking in Infantsp. 63
Overview
Learning Objectives
Recognizing Choking in the Responsive Infant
Relieving Choking in the Responsive Infant
Relieving Choking in the Unresponsive Infant
Review Question
Special Considerationsp. 67
Victim and Rescuer Safetyp. 67
Scene Safety
Rescuer Safety
Standard Precautions
Cricoid Pressurep. 68
Head, Neck, or Spine Injuriesp. 69
Jaw Thrust
Log Roll
Agonal Gaspsp. 69
Recovery Positionp. 70
The Big Picturep. 71
The Chain of Survivalp. 71
Learning Objectives
Introduction to the Adult Chain of Survival
The First Link: Early Access
The Second Link: Early CPR
The Third Link: Early Defibrillation
The Fourth Link: Early Advanced Care
Pediatric Chain of Survival
Life-Threatening Emergenciesp. 73
Overview
Learning Objectives
Cardiac Arrest
Heart Attack
"Red Flags" or Warning Signs of Heart Attack
Atypical Presentations of Heart Attack
Stroke
Choking
Healthcare Provider Summary of Steps of CPR for Adults Children, and Infantsp. 75
Referencesp. 76
BLS for Healthcare Providers Student CD
Supplemental Materials
Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory, Cardiovascular, and Cerebrovascular Systems
ACS: The Clinical Presentation of CHD
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Acute Stroke
CPR and Defibrillation: The Human Dimension
Pediatric BLS
Adult BLS in Special Situations
Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Stroke
Video Clips
Adult
Compressions
Breaths with Mask
Compressions and Breaths
Assessment
1-Rescuer CPR Demonstration
Adult Rescue Breathing with Bag Mask
2-Rescuer CPR Demonstration
2-Rescuer CPR and AED Demonstration
2-Rescuer CPR with an Advanced Airway
Child
Child CPR Sequence
Infant
Infant Compressions
Infant 1-Rescuer CPR Demonstration
Infant 2-Rescuer CPR Demonstration
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