Understanding the New C.P.R.
What Program should I take?
Program Comparison Chart
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O - Optional |
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Programs |
CPR |
AED |
Barrier Devices |
Bag Value |
Scenario |
EXAM |
Certification Card ** |
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Adult |
Child |
Infant |
Adult |
Child |
Infant |
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Written & Skill |
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Family Friends |
ü |
O |
O |
ü |
O |
O |
ü |
No |
No |
None |
No** |
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Heartsaver CPR in School |
ü |
O |
O |
ü |
O |
O |
ü |
No |
No |
Skill Only |
No** |
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Heartsaver Pediatric |
O |
ü |
ü |
O |
ü |
ü |
ü |
No |
No |
Skill Only |
No** |
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Heartsaver CPR |
ü |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
ü |
No |
No |
Skill Only |
No** |
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Heartsaver AED |
ü |
O |
O |
ü |
O |
O |
ü |
No |
No |
Skill Only |
No** |
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CPR for Health Care Providers |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
Yes |
Written & Skill |
Yes |
** COURSE COMPLETION/ATTENDANCE CARD ISSUED
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Guide to New CPR Programs at Flatline Response |
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CPR for Health Care Provider level included in all Flatline Response First Aid Programs |
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Topics |
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Audience |
Certification |
Exam |
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CPR for Health Care Provider
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Course covers core material: adult, child and infant CPR, two- rescuer scenarios, use of the bag mask, chocking and automated external defibrillation |
5.5 hours |
For those who have a duty to respond to a first aid or cardiac emergency for job responsibilities or regulatory requirements, and must have a course completion certificate. This will include Designated First Aiders, EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists |
YES Certificate at Health Care Provider Level |
Skill & Written Test |
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Program |
Topics |
Time |
Audience |
Certification |
Exam |
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Heartsaver CPR |
The Heartsaver CPR Course includes CPR and relief of choking in adults and children, and use of barrier devices for all ages. |
3 hours . |
For those who may respond to cardiac emergencies. |
NO Heartsaver CPR Course Completion Card |
Skills Test |
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Certification |
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Heartsaver AED |
The Heartsaver AED Course includes CPR, AED use, and relief of choking in adults and children, and use of barrier devices for all ages |
4.5hours |
For those who may respond to cardiac emergencies. where an AED is accessible |
NO Heartsaver AED Course Completion Card |
Skills Test |
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Be Prepared - Get Trained
The new CPR guidelines are based on an extensive evidence review of CPR conducted by ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation) The objective is to make it easier for rescuers to learn, remember, and perform better CPR.
It is proven that well performed, effective CPR results in better outcomes and survival rates.
What is well performed, effective CPR?
- Push hard and push fast: this provides better circulation of blood and oxygen.
- Allow the chest to recoil fully after each compression: relaxing pressure on the chest between compressions will allow the heart to refill and pump more .
- Minimal interruption during chest compressions: DON'T STOP – blood flow stops when compressions stop.
- Defibrillate Early: there is a better chance of survival when CPR is performed with early defibrillation.
QUICK CPR GUIDE
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Basic CPR Guidelines for Performing All Levels |
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Action |
Adult |
Child 1 – Puberty |
Infant Less than 1 Year |
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Establish Responsiveness |
Phone EMS immediately |
Phone EMS immediately If you are alone – Give 5 cycles of CPR & THEN call EMS |
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Open Airway |
Use Head Tilt/Chin Lift |
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Check for Breathing
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Open the airway - LOOK, LISTEN & FEEL Take between 5 to 10 seconds
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Breaths - If not breathing |
Give 2 breaths that make the chest rise 1 Second each |
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Begin CPR |
If unresponsive - Immediately begin CPR – Chest Compressions Push hard and push fast Allow the chest to recoil fully after each compression DON'T STOP |
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Location of Compression |
Centre of breastbone between nipples |
Just below nipple line on breast bone |
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Method of Compression |
Two Hands – heel of one hand on top of the other – May use one hand for child |
Two fingers |
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Depth of Compression |
1½ to 2 in or 4 -5 cm |
1/3 – 1/2 depth of chest |
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Rate Of Compression |
100 Per minute |
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Compression/ Ventilation Ratios |
30:2 |
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What you need to know . . .
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KNOW 30:2 – the new compression-to-ventilation ratio for all rescuers responding to victims of any age – adult, child or infant – is 30:2. More compressions increase blood flow to the heart, brain and organs. |
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KNOW Kids and calling EMS – when dealing with an unresponsive infant or child, a lone rescuer should perform five cycles (two minutes) of CPR before calling 911 and getting the AED. Infants and children often respond more quickly to early CPR |
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KNOW One-second breaths – rescuers deliver one-second breaths that make the chest rise. Less time spent delivering breaths, quicker to resumes compressions |
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KNOW “Normal” breathing – start CPR on unresponsive adults who are not breathing normally. Agonal breathing or gasping is not normal. |
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KNOW Nipple-line landmarking– place the heel of one hand in the centre of the chest between the nipples for adults and children For Infants just below the nipple line - easy method to achieve correct positioning |
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KNOW Compression depth Adult 4-5 cm or 11/2 -2 in Infant and child depth is now measured as 1/3 to 1/2 the depth of the chest |
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KNOW Obstructed airway Poor air exchange and increased breathing difficulty, a silent cough, blueness of the skin or an inability to speak or breathe
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