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Learn what do during the beginning of a case.
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Respiratory Arrest
Learn What to do during Respiratory Arrest
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Respiratory Arrest
Respiratory Arrest
Cardiac Arrest
Learn Exactly what to do during Cardiac Arrest
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Cardiac Arrest Quiz
AED
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Basic Life Support Practice Course
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    Cardiac Arrest

    When a patient has no pulse, we call this cardiac arrest.  It is determined there is no heartbeat creating a palpable pulse.  

    For this we perform Chest Compressions: 

    DepthAdults & Child = 2 inchesInfants = 1.5 inches
    RecoilUpward motion allowing the heart to refillUpward motion allowing heart to refill
    Compression: Ventilation Ratio30:22 rescuers Infant/Child 15:2
    Cycles55
    Time22
    Compressions/min100 – 120/min100-120/min
       
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