American Heart Association BLS Renewal & Recertification

If you need to renew your American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Providers certification card, it is a good idea to review your skills before the training. Below is a basic guide to study before your course.

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How to use a Bag Valve Mask on an Adult:

Bag valve masks are recommended for 2 person CPR, but not for single rescuer. Single rescuers should use a pocket mask.

Ratio: Compressions to Breaths for Single Rescuers

• Adults: 30:2
• Children: 30:2
• Infants: 30:2

Ratio: Compressions to Breaths for 2 Rescuer

• Adults: 30:2
• Children: 30:2
• Infants: 30:2

Rescue Breathing

• Adults: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
• Children: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
• Infants: 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
• Advanced Airway: 1 breath every 6-8 seconds

Choking for Adult Victims

1. Perform abdominal thrusts just above the navel in an upward motion.
2. Continue until adult becomes unconscious or the object is removed.
3. If they become unconscious, start adult CPR.

Choking for Infant Victims

1. Perform 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
2. Continue until infant becomes unconscious or the object is removed.
3. If they become unconscious, start infant CPR.