Resuscitation:

The revival is the set of maneuvers that are performed to ensure the supply of oxygenated blood to the brain when natural mechanisms fail. These maneuvers are executed according to detect the absence of vital signs (respiration or pulse) or both. It is essential to perform in a fast, accurate and orderly, while the implementation of resuscitation on a person breathes or has a pulse can be fatal, bringing serious internal injuries and even death. It should be recalled that according to law, only a doctor can certify the death by which a person is not a medical professional, in the absence of a pulse on the victim, always perform resuscitation.

 

Considerations on the CPR in infants (0 to 12 months):

 

• Opening the airway: moderate hyperextension of the neck.

• Artificial ventilation: technical word of mouth-nose (the mouth of the rescuer covers the infant’s mouth and nose). Frequency: 20-25 breaths per minute.

• Pulse check humeral.

• External cardiac massage: Locating the compression point a finger under intermamilar line (between the nipples).

• Perform chest compressions with 2 fingers (2cm.). Frequency 100-120 comp. / min.

• Alternating compressions to breaths: 5 / 1, with one or two rescuers.

• Airway obstruction, shock interscapular.

Considerations on the CPR in children (1 to 8 years):

 

• Artificial ventilation: accommodate word of mouth or nose and mouth by age. 15/20 breaths per minute frequency.

• For chest compressions use the heel of the palm of one hand on the lower half of sternum (3cm.). Frequency: 80-100 comp. / min.

• Alternating compressions to breaths: 5 / 1 with one or two rescuers.

 

Initial Assessment (Adults):

With this exploration process we identify exactly what has happened to a victim of any incident. Always divide the assessment into two phases: primary appraisal and secondary appraisal. However, it is very important prior environmental assessment and the first contact with the victim.

 

Environment Assessment:

On arrival at the scene before accessing potential victims, it is convenient to use a moment to make a visual inspection of the accident and the surrounding area in search of other risks that could endanger our lives. Is essential that the necessary protective action, including the use of gloves to prevent possible infections. Without wasting too much to ask witness, companions, family and the victim about what happened.

 

Besides this, knowing the type of accident, we know pretty nearly the type of injuries that have occurred in the victim.

 

If it is a traffic accident, ask victims aware of the number of passengers and their names for the status of advice or they are in shock and also establish a relationship and, if necessary, seek other potential victims inside the trunk of the vehicle or the surrounding area.

 

See if there is spillage of flammable liquids, toxic or corrosive materials on the clothing of the victim, sharp objects that can hurt us. This will serve to provide effective assistance.

 

It is often a mistake to initiate contact with the victim and we get to evaluate and we forget to talk to the victim and ask for their injuries. If we come close to it as a member of any entity and maintain a cordial and friendly during the assessment, informing them of what we go by, we will not only collaboration on their part but that inspire confidence in establishing a treatment relationship.

 

Do not forget that there are people who cannot see us, hear us or speak (blind, deaf, dumb, disabled, etc…) or simply do not understand our language. In these cases you need to try to express by hand gestures.

 

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