After completing this course, you should be able to:

 

1. Initiate the chain of survival

    a. Promptly recognize cardiac arrest within 10 seconds & overcome barriers to initiating CPR

2. Perform prompt, high-quality CPR with C-A-B sequence (adult, child, infant)

    a. Provide chest compressions of adequate rate (100-120 min)

    b. Provide chest compressions of adequate depth

    c. Allow complete chest recoil after each compression

    d. Minimize interruptions in compressions

    e. Avoid excessive ventilation

3. Initiate early use of an AED (adult/child/infant)

4. Provide appropriate breaths with minimal interruptions in compressions:

5. Practice the minor CPR differences for children and infants

6. Provide the Heimlich maneuver for the adult, child, infant, obese and pregnant women

 

This class is required for Florida CNAs, but is also appropriate for all healthcare professionals.

 

 

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