CPR and AED Course - Adult/Child/Infant CPR Review (14 of 14)


Lets summarize key concepts, which were introduced during the course and are important to know for the exam:

Timeline for brain death/permanent damage after the heart has stopped beating:

0 to 4 minutes after exhibiting symptoms Chances of Brain Damage Minimal
4 to 6 minutes after exhibiting symptoms Chances of Brain Damage Possible
6 to 10 minutes after exhibiting symptoms Chances of Brain Damage Likely
Greater than 10 minutes Chances of Brain Death Likely

The following condition warrants immediate CPR::

Before CPR make sure that:

The victim and you are safe and you know your location. If the victim is an adult, call 911 before CPR. If the victim is a child/infant, initiate CPR and perform 5 reps of 30 compressions with 2 rescue breaths or 2 minutes of CPR, then call 911.

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