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BLS American Red CrossWhere should you sit when positioning a BVM on a patient? - ANSdirectly above patient's
head
What should you do if you notice a medication patch when applying AED pads? -
ANSremove patch with gloved hand, wipe away any medication, make sure chest is dry and
apply pads
What should you do if a patient has excessive chest hair? - ANSShave area before applying
AED pads
Compression depth for adult patients - ANSat least 2 inches, no more than 2.4
Compression depth for children - ANSabout 2 inches
Compression depth for infants - ANSabout 1.5 inches
Compression hand position for ONE responder CPR for an infant - ANStwo fingers centered
on sternum just below nipple line
Compression hand position for TWO responder CPR for an infant - ANStwo thumbs
centered on sternum just below nipple line with fingers encircling chest
Compression hand position for child CPR - ANShands centered on lower half of sternum
Compression hand position for adult CPR - ANShands centered on lower half of sternum
Universal rate of compressions - ANS100-120/minute
Compression/ventilation ratio for adult - ANS30:2
Compression/ventilation ratio for a child, ONE responder - ANS30:2
Compression/ventilation ratio for a child, TWO responders - ANS15:2
Compression/ventilation ratio for an infant, ONE responder - ANS30:2
Compression/ventilation ratio for an infant, TWO responders - ANS15:2
Criteria for AED adult pads - ANSage > 8 years or weight > 55 lbs
What do you do if pediatric pads are not available? - ANSUse adult pads
AED pad placement - infant - ANSanterior/posterior - middle of chest, between scapulae
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