Basic Life Support (CPR)- A Critical

Component of ACLS

 

The most current research available suggests that quality CPR is a crucial variable in survival from resuscitation attempts- even more important than previously thought. Every participant in an ACLS class must correctly demonstrate adult CPR skills and use of an AED. Follow these guidelines when performing Basic Life Support Skills:

 

 

PUSH HARD:       Compress the chest of an adult 1 ½- 2 inches, allowing for complete recoil chest between compressions

 

 

PUSH FAST:         Compress the chest at a rate of 100 compressions/ minute

 

 

USE CORRECT RATIOS: Deliver 30 compressions and 2 ventilations, in 2 minute blocks. Change compressors every two minutes, during pauses in compressions. At that time, also check rhythm and pulses.

 

 

MINIMIZE INTERRUPTIONS IN COMPRESSIONS: Stop CPR only for essential procedures, such as rotating compressors, pulse checks and rhythm checks, no more frequently than every 2 minutes. Make the pause in compressions as brief as possible

 

 

VENTILATE CAUTIOUSLY: Deliver breaths over 1 second, using just enough volume to produce visible chest rise. With an advanced airway in place, ventilate at a rate of 8-10 breaths per minute. For rescue breathing in a perfusing patient, deliver 10-12 breaths per minute.

 

 

DEFIBRILATE APPROPRIATELY: Deliver one shock and then immediately resume chest compressions. Check the rhythm and pulse after 2 minutes of CPR.

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