Evaluation simulation module

breathingCPRfor basic life support

Basic life support (BLS) is a basic level of medical care used to help sustain a person who is experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory failure until they can be given full medical care by an advanced responder. BLS can be used in any scenario where breathing or heartbeat has been compromised Introduction Step 1 - Preliminary actions Step 1.1 - Verify scene safety Step 1.2 - Assess responsiveness Step 1.3 - Call for help Step 1.4 - Activate emergency response system Step 2 - Assess vital signs Step 2.1 - Assess circulation Step 2.2 - Assess breathing Step 2.3 - Assess next course of action Step 3 - Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Step 3.1 - Chest compressions Step 3.2 - Ventilation Step 3.3 - Fetch defibrillator Step 4 - Defibrillation Step 4.1 - Position the defibrillator Step 4.2 - Start the defibrillator Step 4.3 - Place the electrode pads Step 4.4 - Begin defibrillation Step 5 - Evaluation and monitoring Describe pre-procedure considerations for BLS for a child. Describe and demonstrate correct preliminary actions for BLS for a child. Describe and demonstrate correct procedure for assessing vital signs for BLS for a child. Describe and demonstrate correct procedure for performing CPR for BLS for a child. Describe the differences in procedure and technique for 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer situations. Describe and demonstrate correct procedure for performing defibrillation for BLS for a child. Describe and demonstrate correct procedure for post-BLS evaluation of children. The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection.