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EDN RLE Basic Life Support2 1
EDN RLE Basic Life Support2 1
• Defibrillation, however, is
another intervention with
time limited access.
• The probability of
successful defibrillation
AED (Automated External decreases by approximately
Defibrillator) 7-10% for every minute
BLS LECTURE EDELGADO defibrillation is delayed.
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OVERVIEW
O Many victims of other emergencies may also be
saved by prompt initiation of access to the EMS
system, CPR and use of AED.
*Trauma *Electrocution
*Drowning * Drug Intoxication
*Pediatric and Neonatal resuscitation
Care First
– Unconscious victim less than 8 years old
– Victim of submersion or near drowning
– Victim of arrest associated with trauma
– Victim of Drug overdose
1. What happened?
2. Location
3. Number of persons injured
4. Extent of injury and first aid given
5. The telephone number from where you are calling
6. Person who activated the Medical Assistance must
identify him/herself and drop the phone last
– Bystander CPR
• In order: Compression-Airway-
Breathing
These build on each other
Activate EMS
Location: Sternum
2 fingers above the Xiphoid Process
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❖Obstruction by the
tongue and
epiglottis.
❖When a victim is
unresponsive, the
tongue and
epiglottis can block
the upper airway.
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❖Obstruction
of
the airway is
relieved by
Head Tilt-
Chin Lift
❑ Determine absent
or inadequate
breathing by (LLF)
1.LOOK
2.LISTEN
3.FEEL
▪ As soon as possible
connect the victim
with an AED or
defibrillator and if
indicated deliver
a shock
• Classification of FBAO
– Partial Obstruction
• Good air exchange
• Poor air exchange
– Complete Obstruction
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Signs of Severe or Complete
Airway Obstruction
O Heimlich
Maneuver
with a
standing/sitting
victim
1. Activate EMS
2. Perform a TONGUE-JAW LIFT, then a finger
sweep to remove the object.
3. Open the airway and try to give 2 rescue
breaths.
4. Perform Heimlich maneuver up to 5 times.
5. Repeat the sequence of tongue-jaw lift, finger
sweep, attempt to ventilate, and Heimlich
maneuver.
ORespiratory Arrest
OCardiac Arrest
OChoking
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