Basic Life Support

SAFE

• Shout for help
• Approach with care
• Free from danger
• Evaluate ABC

Are you alright?

Airway

Airway opening manoeuvre: hand on forehead, tilt head to neutral (infant) or sniffing position, chin lift.

Breathing

Look, listen, feel

At least 2 effective breaths (Up to 5). Mouth and pinch nose, or mouth and nose. Chest should be seen to rise, slow low pressure breaths.

Circulation

Check pulse 10 sec

CPR 1 min

• 100 compressions per min for all ages
• One third to one half depth of chest
• Infants: one finger breadth below nipple line, use 2 fingers (or encircle chest with 2 hands)
• Small child: One finger breadth above xiphisternum, use one hand
• Large child: 2 finger breadths above xiphisternum, 2 hands
• 5:1 ratio except older children, 15:2

Go for help