{"id":184102,"date":"2025-01-19T08:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T08:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=184102"},"modified":"2025-01-19T08:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T08:43:44","slug":"the-aed-detects-a-shockable-rhythm-and-advises-a-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/19\/the-aed-detects-a-shockable-rhythm-and-advises-a-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"The AED detects a shockable rhythm and advises a shock"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The AED detects a shockable rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 ?shock, you and your partner immediately resume CPR by using what ratio and which compressions technique ? ?CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER Complete cycles of 30 ?compressions and 2 ?breaths, and use the 2 ?thumb- ?encircling hands techniqu Complete cycles of 15 ?compressions and 2 ?breaths , ?and use the 2-finger technique<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Correct Answer<\/strong>: Complete cycles of 15 compressions and 2 breaths<\/strong>, and use the 2-finger technique<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on an infant, the specific approach to CPR depends on the victim’s age and size, as well as whether one or two rescuers are present. After delivering a shock to an infant or child with a shockable rhythm, high-quality CPR should immediately resume without delay<\/strong>, as recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio and Technique for Infants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Compression-to-ventilation ratio<\/strong>:\n
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    • For infants (under 1 year of age) with two rescuers, the recommended ratio is 15 compressions to 2 breaths<\/strong>. This higher frequency of ventilation is designed to address infants’ smaller lung capacity and higher oxygen requirements compared to adults.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If only one rescuer is present, the ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths<\/strong>, but the 15:2 ratio is used for two rescuers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Compression technique<\/strong>:\n
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      • Use the 2-finger technique<\/strong> when only one rescuer is available. This involves placing two fingers in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line, while supporting the infant’s head and airway with the other hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • If two rescuers are present, the 2-thumb-encircling hands technique<\/strong> is preferred, as it provides more consistent and effective chest compressions by distributing force evenly and allowing the rescuer to maintain better control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Why Immediate CPR is Critical<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Post-shock CPR ensures circulation of oxygenated blood to the brain and vital organs while the heart is regaining its ability to pump effectively. Delays in resuming CPR after a shock reduce the chances of survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        By adhering to these guidelines\u201415:2 ratio and the 2-finger technique\u2014you can maximize the effectiveness of CPR for infants, ensuring high-quality resuscitation care in life-threatening situations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        The AED detects a shockable rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 ?shock, you and your partner immediately resume CPR by using what ratio and which compressions technique ? ?CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER Complete cycles of 30 ?compressions and 2 ?breaths, and use the 2 ?thumb- ?encircling hands techniqu Complete cycles of 15 ?compressions […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-184102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184102"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184102\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}