BLS

Question 1

Explain the life saving priorities(chain of survival)

Answer 1

• Early recognition and calling for help. Preventing a cardiac arrest is key
• Early CPR will buy time
• The early use of an AED will increase chances of survival
• Post rests care, restoring the quality of life

Question 2

Describe occasions when CPR should be adjusted

Answer 2

• Late stages of pregnancy
• Casualty has a stoma(colostomy)
• If there are chemicals around the mouth
• If the casualty vomits, turn them onto their side

Question 3

State when an AED should be used

Answer 3

An AED should be used when a casualty is not breathing. The early use of an AED is crucial and life saving.

Question 4

State safety consideration when using an AED

Answer 4

• Playtex
• Piercings
• Perspiration
• Pacemakers
• Patches

Question 5

Outline considerations for use of an AED on infants and child casualties

Answer 5

Do not use an AED on Children under 1 and ages 1 to 8 require a paediatric AED or a standard AED with paediatric pads