What is a shorter duration of interruptions in chest compressions associated with?
A greater liklelihood of
- ROSC
- shock success
- survival to hospital
What is chest compression fraction
The proportion of time that chest compressions are performed during a cardiac arrest.
What is the recommended chest compression fraction?
60% is recommended
A goal of 80% is often achievable with good teamwork
What are the 3 characteristics of successful multirescuer teams?
- have medical expertise in resuscitation
- mastery of resuscitation skills
- practice good communication and team dynamics
What are the 3 categories of elements in team dynamics?
- roles
- What to communicate
- How to communicate
What is the team leader’s role?
To clearly define and delegate tasks according to each team member’s skill level.
List the 3 Resuscitation Triangle Roles
- Compressor
- AED/Monitor/Defibrillator
- Airway
List the 3 Leadership Roles
- Team Leader
- Adminstrator / Medications
- Timer/Recorder
Which member of the team should stop someone else from making a mistake
Any person on the team regardless of that person’s role on the team.
Why is summarizing information out loud helpful during a resuscitation attempt?
- provides an ongoing record of treatment
- acts as a way to reevaluate the victim’s status, the interventions performed, and the team’s progress whithin the algorithm of care
- Helps team members respond to the victim’s changing condition
What is the team leader’s role in closed loop communincation?
- Call team member by name
- Make eye contact when giving an instruction
- Don’t assign additional tasks unti understanding is confirmed
What are the team members’ responsibilities in closed loop communication?
- Verbally confirm that you understand each task to which you are assigned
- Verbally advise when tasks completed
How do you prevent miscommunications?
- By using clear concise language
- By speaking in a tone of voice that is loud enough to hear but is also calm and confident
How does debriefing help?
- improve performance
- help identify system strengths and deficiencies
What is the #1 cause of death in the world?
Heart disease
How many deaths does heart cause?
Over 17 million deaths per year world-wide
