ALS basics

Question 1

Initial steps

Answer 1

-SCENE, PAT, primary survey
-once recognised in cardiac arrest call P1 backup
-if solo prioritise applying pads then commence CPR

Question 2

What makes chest compression high quality

Answer 2

-no pauses for more than 5 seconds
-rate 100-120bpm
-at least 5cm depth, no more than 6cm
-chest recoil, don’t lean on chest
-regularly swap CPR providers every 2 minutes or more