Reference protocol
GUIDELINES — GENERAL PUBLIC
Version May 20, 2022
TYPE OF SITUATION — MEDICAL
Is the scene safe?
Withdraw and contact
the relevant authorities
the relevant authorities
NO
YES
LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS
A
ALERT(Alert)
V
VERBAL(Verbal stimuli)
P
PAIN(Painful stimuli)
U
UNRESPONSIVE(Unresponsive)
Leave the victim
in a position of comfort
in a position of comfort
APPLY
THE MEDICAL PROTOCOL
THE MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Airway obstruction
Is the victim
able to cough?
able to cough?
YES
Encourage
the victim to cough
the victim to cough
No longer able to cough
(complete obstruction)
(complete obstruction)
Heimlich
maneuver
maneuver
NO
Complete obstruction
→ Heimlich maneuver
→ Heimlich maneuver
The victim becomes unresponsive ↓
→ Apply protocol col. U
→ Apply protocol col. U
AIRWAY CLEARANCE
PROTOCOL
PROTOCOL
Place the victim in
recovery position
recovery position
Frequently reassess
breathing
breathing
CPR Ratio — Reference
Adult
30:2
30:2
Inf./Child
15:2 ×2
15:2 ×2
100–120 compressions/min
Repeat until emergency services arrive
Repeat until emergency services arrive
Turn the victim onto their back
If the victim is breathing
If the victim is not breathing
Recovery
position
position
Reassess
frequently
frequently
Apnea confirmed
→ Immediate CPR
→ Immediate CPR
Apply the C-A-B technique
C — Chest compressions
A — Airway opening
B — Perform rescue breaths
Ratio
Adult
30:2
30:2
Inf./Child
15:2 ×2 sec.
15:2 ×2 sec.
Repeat until emergency services arrive