Alex Barutis Adult Emergency Care Person is…
Unconscious
Conscious
Verify person is unresponsive “Are you ok?”
Interview person using S.A.M.P.L.E for a better feel of the situation
No Response
Check for signs of life for 5 seconds
No Signs of Life
Signs of Life
Begin CPR (30 Compressions /2 Breaths)
Leave in comfortable position and wait for help to arrive
Check each part of the body. Look for signs of injury. If head neck or spinal injury, do not ask to move due to possible pain or discomfort
Provide care for any conditions found. Call 911 if necessary. If no signs of pain or discomfort are apparent, have them rest in a comfortable position and watch their conditions.
Alex Barutis
If First breath doesn’t go in.
Second Breath doesn’t go in
Second Breath goes in
30 Compressions
30 Compressions 2 Breaths
Check for object
Remove found object
30 Compressions 2 Breaths
No object seen
30 Compressions 2 Breaths
Stop if: Obvious signs of life EMS personnel take over Unsafe scene AED is ready
Turn on AED and follow prompts
Remove clothes, if wet, dry chest
Place on pads and plug in cable
Let AED analyze and deliver a shock if needed