Recovery position Clearance from physical obstruction of the airway by the tongue, by gravity. Gives a clear route by which fluid (e.g. vomitus) can drain from the airway. The upward chin keeps the epiglottis opened. Provides a room for the chest to rise and fall freely Arms and legs are locked to stabilize the position of the patient. Add these sentences to pictures
ensure safety ensure unresponsiveness ensure unresponsiveness ADULT CHAIN OF SURVIVAL IN HOSPITAL OUT OF HOSPITAL
Complications of CPR Most common: Rib fractures & sternal fracture. Contusion of Heart & Lung. Pneumothorax Bleeding: Hemopericardium, Hemothorax & anterior mediastinal bleeding. Injury to Liver & Spleen Tension pneumothorax Pericardial tamponade
Compression only (Hands only) CPR CARDIO-CEREBRAL RESUSCITATION Chest compressions without artificial respiration. Easier: The method of choice for the untrained rescuer. In adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, compression-only CPR by the lay public has a higher success rate than standard CPR. Main exception : Arrest in children. Rate: Same as standard CPR (at least 100/min). Personal safety Scene safety Shout for help Switch roles after 5 cycles or 2 minutes of CPR Mouth to mouth respiration is not a must Don’t touch the patient while giving shock Other exceptions: Drowning Drug overdose