Adult First Aid
Key Points:
No Major Changes
Cardiac Arrest recognition is crucial and time is vital.
Always follow DRABC
Get an AED and attach to the Chest ASAP
High Quality CPR is essential - 30 chest compressions, 2 rescue breaths at a rate of 100/120 beats per minute, up to 5cm of depth no more than 6cm.
The full update is here - https://www.resus.org.uk/library/2021-resuscitation-guidelines/adult-basic-life-support-guidelines
Paediatric First Aid
Key Points:
Rescuer should perform assessment for signs of life (circulation) simultaneously with breathing assessment and during the delivery of rescue breaths. High quality CPR is essential:
Start with 5 rescue breaths (5:30:2) then 30:2
Chest compressions are 4cm for an infant and 5cm for a child depth (at least one third the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest).
Sequence is: 5 Rescue breaths, 30 chest compressions, 2 chest compression, delivery of rescue breaths should take no longer than 10 seconds.
chest compression rate 100-120 a minute, allowing for the full recoil of the chest after each chest compression.
Mobile Phone - Place on speaker function and call 999.
If there is trauma from a fall and you suspect a spinal injury avoid moving into recovery position, if the airway can be maintained in current position leave as they are. Always seek advice from 999 specialist advise and support.
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