Ventilations should be given every 6 seconds when an advanced airway is in place.

Unless a valid DNR order is confirmed, resuscitation efforts should begin.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and minimizes interruptions.

Pediatric AED pads should be used for children under 8 years old, if available.

For adults with an advanced airway, ventilation should be given at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds.

An AED is used on patients who are unresponsive, pulseless, and not breathing.

A bag-mask device (BVM) is preferred for healthcare providers as it delivers more effective ventilations.

Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

Before starting CPR, check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds to determine if compressions are needed.

Closed-loop communication ensures that orders are acknowledged and carried out correctly.

Visible chest rise is the best indicator that rescue breaths are effectively ventilating the lungs.

Rescue breaths should be given before starting chest compressions in drowning victims.

Once an advanced airway is in place, continuous compressions should be given at 100-120 per minute without pausing for breaths.

Chest compressions keep oxygenated blood circulating to the brain and heart until normal function is restored.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

Breaths should be delivered over 1 second each to produce visible chest rise.

The best method is to tap the patient and shout to assess for responsiveness.

Equal chest rise and fall confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

When a shockable rhythm is detected, defibrillation should be performed as soon as possible.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes to maintain high-quality CPR and prevent fatigue.

For infants, responsiveness is assessed by tapping the bottom of the foot and shouting.

Defibrillation should be performed as soon as a shockable rhythm is detected by the AED.

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

The E-C clamp technique ensures a tight seal while lifting the jaw for an open airway.

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to ensure proper function.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

The best way to ensure effective ventilation is by observing visible chest rise with each breath.

The carotid artery is the preferred site for pulse assessment in unresponsive adults.

Single-rescuer infant CPR follows the 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio, just like adults.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

For adults with a pulse but not breathing, provide 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.

Rescue breathing is the correct response if the patient has a pulse but no breathing.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes (or 5 cycles of compressions) to maintain high-quality CPR.

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The first step is to turn on the AED before attaching pads and following voice prompts.

The first step after turning on an AED is attaching the electrode pads.

For a single rescuer, the correct ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

For suspected spinal injuries, the jaw thrust maneuver is used instead of head tilt-chin lift to maintain spinal alignment.

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to avoid interference.

Each breath should be given over 1 second with just enough volume to see the chest rise.

Over-ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

Rescue breathing is recommended for victims with a pulse but inadequate breathing.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and ensures continuous, high-quality CPR.

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive and pulseless, CPR should begin immediately, starting with compressions.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

An AED analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers a shock if a shockable rhythm is present.

Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

For adult CPR, compressions should be performed with two hands, one on top of the other, placed on the lower half of the sternum.

Rescue breathing should be initiated for a patient with a pulse but no normal breathing.

Rescue breathing is the correct response if the patient has a pulse but no breathing.

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

For children, compress the chest at least 1/3 of its diameter (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

High-quality chest compressions help circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and heart.

CPR should continue until the patient shows signs of life, an AED prompts a shock or no shock, or another trained provider takes over.