Adult BLS Algorithm Infant BLS Algorithm
Unresponsive Patient? 1 Rescuer
No breathing or no normal breathing (i.e., only gasping)
30 Compressions: 2 Breaths
2 Rescuers
Activate Emergency Response System, Get AED/Defibrillator
Or send a second rescuer (if possible) to do this. 15 Compressions: 2 Breaths
Definite Pulse High-quality CPR
Check pulse: Rate 100/min.
Definite pulse within 10 seconds? Depth 4 cm/ 1.5 inches.
Give 1 breath every 5 to 6 sec. Allow complete chest recoil.
No Pulse Recheck pulse every 2 minutes. Minimize interruption.
Avoid excessive ventilation.
Begin 5 cycles of 30
compressions and 2 breaths.
AED/Defibrillator ARRIVES Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Shockable Non-Shockable
. . Switch the AED ON.
Give 1 shock Resume CPR immediately for Device will instruct you, listen carefully!
Resume CPR immediately for 2 2 minutes. Expose the chest, Apply pads to chest.
minutes. Check rhythm every 2 minutes. AED will analyze heart rhythm and decide whether rhythm is shockable
or non-shockable.
If shock advised shout “ALL CLEAR”
Press the SHOCK button.
High-quality CPR
Rate 100/min.
Depth 5 cm/ 2 inches.
Allow complete chest recoil.
Minimize interruption.
Avoid excessive ventilation.
Infant Choking Algorithm Adult Choking Algorithm
Signs and Symptoms Choking?
Gagging, Cyanosis, Gasping
Assess severity
Sit With Infant in Your Lap.
Severe Mild
Support the infants head and jaw with your hand, support rest of infant’s Airway obstruction Airway obstruction
body with your forearm. (Ineffective cough) (Effective cough)
Keep head slightly lower than the chest Conscious Unconscious Encourage Cough
Using heel of your hand, give 5 Start CPR Continue to check
backslaps. for deterioration to
ineffective cough or
5 back blows until obstruction
relieved.
Turn infant face-up.
Give 5 chest thrusts on lower
half of sternum.
Repeat 5 cycles of backslaps and 5 chest thrusts.
If choking is not relieved call for help and start CPR 5 abdominal thrusts
