First Aid Lesson 3

When should you stop giving CPR?

• When help or the AED arrives

• When it becomes unsafe for you to continue

• When the patient starts to breath

• In any of the above situations

• I'm not sure, can you explain?

What speed should chest compressions be?

• As fast as you can manage

• 1 compression per second (60 BPM)

• 2 compressions per second (120 BPM)

• whatever you are comfortable doing for a long time

• I'm not sure, can you help?

How is CPR different with an infant?

• It is not, apply the same principles as you would with an adult

• You must get the permission of their parent before performing CPR

• Just use 1 finger instead of two hands for compressions

• Slow down your compressions

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How long should a SCENE survey take?

• up to 5 minutes

• 10-20 seconds

• no longer than 60 seconds

• as long as required

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If a patient is breathing normally but you suspect they may have a spinal injury, which should you NOT do?

• Place them in the recovery position

• continuously conduct a SCENE survey

• Summon help

• Check for response

• I'm not sure, can you explain?