You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and you’ve called 911. what is your next treatment?

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you find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and you’ve called 911. what is your next treatment?

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You find that the victim is not responsive, not breathing normally, and you’ve called 911. What is your next treatment?

Answer:
In a situation where the victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally, and you’ve already called 911, it’s critical to act swiftly to increase the victim’s chances of survival. The next treatment steps are based on the principles of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

  1. Check for Responsiveness and Breathing:

    • Since you have already determined that the victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you can proceed to the next step.

  2. Start Chest Compressions:

    • Positioning:

      • Place the heel of one hand in the center of the victim’s chest, specifically on the lower half of the sternum (breastbone).
      • Place your other hand on top of the first hand, interlock your fingers, and ensure your fingers are off the chest.

    • Perform Compressions:

      • Press down hard and fast, aiming for a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) but not more than 2.4 inches (6 cm).
      • Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.
      • Maintain a compression rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. You can use the beat of the song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees or “Baby Shark” as a tempo guide.
      \text{Compression Rate} = 100 \ \text{to} \ 120 \ \text{compressions per minute}

  3. Deliver Rescue Breaths (if trained):

    • Open the Airway:
      • Tilt the victim’s head back slightly and lift the chin to open the airway.
    • Pinch the Nose:
      • Pinch the victim’s nose closed and cover their mouth with yours to create an airtight seal.
    • Provide Breaths:
      • Give two rescue breaths, each lasting about 1 second, watching for the chest to rise with each breath. If the chest does not rise, re-tilt the head and try again.

  4. Continue CPR:

    • Alternate between 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths.
    • Do not stop CPR until professional help arrives or an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) becomes available.

  5. Use an AED (if available):

    • Turn on the AED:
      • Follow the voice prompts provided by the AED.
    • Attach Pads:
      • Expose the victim’s chest and attach the adhesive pads to their bare skin as indicated (usually one pad on the upper right side of the chest and the other on the lower left side).
    • Analyze Rhythm:
      • Ensure no one is touching the victim while the AED analyzes the heart rhythm.
    • Deliver Shock:
      • If a shock is advised, make sure everyone stands clear, press the shock button, and then immediately resume CPR starting with chest compressions.
    \text{AED Instructions:} \ \text{Turn on device} \rightarrow \text{Attach pads} \rightarrow \text{Analyze rhythm} \rightarrow \text{Deliver shock (if advised)}

Final Answer:
The next treatment after establishing that the victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally and calling 911 is to start chest compressions immediately and, if trained, provide rescue breaths. Use an AED as soon as it becomes available and continue CPR until professional help arrives or the victim shows signs of life.