Question

A 2-year-old child arrives at the emergency department with the parents. The child is unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse. Two emergency department providers begin high-quality CPR. Which action(s) by the providers demonstrates high-quality CPR?

Select all correct options that apply.

a.Waiting 2 seconds after compressions to give ventilations
b.Giving 2 ventilations to every 15 compressions
c.Allowing the chest to recoil fully after each compression
d.Providing ventilations that last about 1 second each
e.Compressing the chest about 2 inches

Answer 1

High-quality CPR demonstrated by the emergency department providers includes allowing full chest recoil after each compression, providing 1-second ventilations, and compressing the chest about 2 inches deep. It's important to follow the recommended guidelines for CPR to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Step-by-step explanation:

High-quality CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is crucial in maintaining blood circulation when the heart has stopped beating, especially in emergencies such as an unresponsive child with no breathing and no pulse. The actions by the providers that demonstrate high-quality CPR include:

• Allowing the chest to recoil fully after each compression, which is essential to let blood flow back into the heart before the next compression.
• Providing ventilations that last about 1 second each to ensure that enough air is being pushed into the lungs without causing excessive pressure.
• Compressing the chest about 2 inches (5 cm) deep at a rate of 100 compressions per minute is the recommended compression depth and rate.

It's important to note that a ratio of 2 ventilations to every 15 compressions, and waiting 2 seconds after compressions to give ventilations are not current recommendations in the CPR guidelines for providers. CPR should continue until the patient regains spontaneous contraction or is declared deceased by an experienced healthcare professional.