Firts Aid changes

[captaintau]

As per Stuarts request, here I will summarise that changes made to CPR ~ 2 years ago.

DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a first aid instructor. I don't mind passing this information on but it in no way qualifies the reader to undertake 1st aid. I thoroughly recommend regular first aid updates.

- We used to give two "rescue" breaths. Now we don't. We either go for help or go straight to compressions. The rationale for this is that there is oxygen stored in the blood stream after the last living breath is taken

- The ratio of chest compressions to breaths used to be 15:2; 2 breaths, then 15 compressions. Now it is 30:2; 30 compressions to 2 breaths. Yes, it's bloody tiring even for the fitter among us. 30 compressions means a greater pressure build up in the heart and therefore way more effective defibrilation

I think that's about. Hope it helps

[Alex Catterall]

Aye aye captain.

I think it might be best if we only put on here whats relevent to first aid and not chat on this bit so we can refer to it when we like without having to traul through three hundered thousand messages.
If you agree with this then... umm, well don't do anything. If not then ignore me and carry on.

[Andrew Morrell]

Hi Guys,

As a St John Ambulance First Aid Trainer allow me to clarify what captaintau has already stated.

The sequence for rescue breaths and CPR is as follows:

1. Check danger and response levels
2. Open airway
3. Check for obstruction in CHILDREN ONLY
4. Check for breathing
5. Breathing absent or Agonal – if you are alone go for help or send bystander
6. Drowning – Give 5 breaths (1 second each) and then 30 to 2 for 1 minute before going for help if alone
7. When you return start again as in danger, response etc.
8. 30 chest compressions, depth 1.5” to 2” at rate 100/min
9. 2 Breaths, make no more than 2 attempts before going back to compressions.
10. Continue until help arrives, the casualty starts Normal Breathing or you are too exhausted to continue.
11. If 2 qualified people are present – concentrate on keeping compressions regular.
12. If unable of unwilling to give breaths give compressions at rate 100 / min

13. The difference for Children (1 year old to puberty) is similar to drowning as in give 5 breaths (1 second each) and then 30 to 2 for 1 minute before going for help if alone

NO PERSON SHOULD ATTEMPT THE ABOVE WITHOUT THE CORRECT TRAINING.

The above procedure also relies on the Chain of survival – Early activation of Emergency Services, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation, and Early Advanced Life Support in order for the casualty to have a chance of survival.

If i can be of further help let me know.

Andy.
www.cobrafirstaid.co.uk

[Dave Melton]

Yup...exactly Andrew. That is what our cert requires. I am sure it is universal.

[Andrew Morrell]

Hi Dave,

Good to chat to you again ;D

Yes the trend tends to be world wide, although there may be some slight differences, but essentialy the end result is the same as in the preservation of life.

Andy.

[Tim White]

Well, guys, I have my Certified First Responder Re-Cert Coming up soon, thanks for the update.

Andy, nice outline.

Tim

[Andrew Morrell]

Tim,

No problem, if you need any input from me that may help you just ask.

Andy.

[Tim White]

cmaauk said:

Tim,

No problem, if you need any input from me that may help you just ask.

Andy.

Well, we will see, have to get my study guides out.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Tim