University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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470

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Infant Compression** 1. **Rescue:** A person is found in cardiac arrest. 2. **Check:** Check for responsiveness and breathing. 3. **Call:** Call for help (activate the emergency response system). 4. **Compress:** * Place the infant on a firm, flat surface. * Kneel beside the infant. * Place two fingers on the center of the chest, just below the nipple line. * Compress the chest at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. * Push down about one-third to one-half the depth of the chest. * Allow the chest to recoil completely after each compression. **Other Considerations:** * **Pulse Check:** Check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds. * **Mouth-to-Mouth Ventilation:** If needed, give 2 rescue breaths. * **Cycle:** Continue cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths. * **CPR Devices:** Consider using a pediatric AED if available. **Opioids** Opioids are a class of drugs used to treat pain. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Opioids can be highly addictive and can lead to overdose and death. **Overdose:** An opioid overdose is a serious medical emergency that can lead to death. Symptoms of an overdose include: * Small, constricted pupils * Slow, shallow breathing * Unconsciousness * Blue-tinged skin or lips **Reversal:** Naloxone is a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It is available in various forms, including nasal spray and injection. **Administration:** * **Nasal Spray:** Administer a single dose of naloxone into one nostril. * **Injection:** Administer a single dose of naloxone into the thigh or upper arm. **Defibrillators** A defibrillator is a device that delivers an electric shock to the heart to help restore a normal heart rhythm. Defibrillation is a process in which electric shock is delivered to the heart to stop an erratic, quivering heart rhythm and to restore the normal heartbeat. **Defibrillation Score** Defibrillation score is evaluated based on: * **The shock delivered:** * If the shock is delivered early and effectively, the patient's chances of survival are higher. * **The patient's disease:** * Certain underlying medical conditions can affect the success of defibrillation. * **Associated comorbidities:** * Other medical conditions can impact the outcome of defibrillation. **Types of Defibrillators** * **Automated external defibrillator (AED):** A portable device designed for use by lay people. * **Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD):** A device implanted in the chest to deliver shocks to the heart.