Basic life support

1. RAJNI SHARMA
M.Sc , P.hD

2. BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
BLS includes psychomotor skills for performing
high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
using an automated external defibrillator (AED)
and reviving the patient.

3. INDICATION
CPR INDICATED IN THE FOR THE VICTIM WHO HAS
SIGN OF:
Cardiac arrest (ie unresponsive, no normal
breathing and no pulse)

4. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
(CPR)
• Combines rescue breathing and chest
compressions
• Revives heart (Cardio) and Lung( Pulmonary)
functioning
• Use when there is no breathing and no pulse

6. CALL 108
Check breathing Check
pulse simultaneously

7. CALL 108
Check breathing and
pulse simultaneously

8. CALL 108
Check breathing and
pulse simultaneously

9. BLS SEQUENCE
IF HE RESPONDS
-leave him in the position in which you find him
provided there is no further danger
-try to find out what is wrong with him and get help if
needed
-Reassess and monitor until emergency responders
arrive

10. BLS SEQUENCE
IF HE DOES NOT RESPOND
-Shout for help
-Turn the victim supine

11. CALL 108
Check breathing and
pulse simultaneously

12. CALL 108
Check breathing and
pulse simultaneously

13. CALL 108
Check breathing and
pulse simultaneously

15. 1. Push hard and push fast
-Compression rate :100-120/min
-Compression depth: At least 2 inches (5 cm)*
In Children: About 1 1⁄2 inches (4 cm)
2. Chest recoil
3. Minimizing interruptions to less than 10 seconds
4.Give effective breaths
5.Do not hyperventilate
COMPONENTS OF HIGH QUALITY CPR

17. 5-6cm

18. CALL 108
Check breathing and
pulse simultaneously

19. `

28. Immediately resume CPR
30 : 2

29. Don’ts
• Do not use alcohol to wipe the patient’s chest
dry .Alcohol is flammable
• Do not touch the patient while AED is
analyzing and Defibrillating .
• Do not defibrillate when around flammable or
combustible material.

33. ANY QUESTIONS