Bantuan Hidup Dasar /Basic Life Support Indonesia

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on Basic Life Support (BLS), an essential skill for responding to emergencies involving cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Understanding BLS can save lives, making it a valuable skill for anyone, especially caregivers and first responders.

Step 1: Assess the Situation

• Ensure the environment is safe for you and the victim.
• Approach the victim and check for responsiveness by gently shaking their shoulders and asking if they are okay.
• If there is no response, call for help immediately or ask someone else to call emergency services.

Step 2: Check for Breathing

• Position the victim on their back on a firm surface.
• Open the airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift method:
  • Tilt the head back slightly.
  • Lift the chin forward to open the airway.
• Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds.
  • If the victim is not breathing or only gasping, prepare to start CPR.

Step 3: Perform Chest Compressions

• Kneel beside the victim and place the heel of one hand on the center of their chest.
• Place your other hand on top of the first hand and interlock your fingers.
• Position your shoulders directly over your hands and keep your arms straight.
• Compress the chest at least 2 inches deep at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
• Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.

Step 4: Deliver Rescue Breaths

• After 30 compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.
• To give a rescue breath:
  • Ensure the airway is open (head-tilt, chin-lift).
  • Pinch the victim’s nose shut and seal your lips around their mouth.
  • Give 1 breath lasting about 1 second, watching for the chest to rise.
  • Repeat for a second breath.
• Continue cycles of 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths until emergency services arrive or the victim shows signs of life.

Step 5: Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) if Available

• If an AED is available, turn it on and follow the voice prompts.
• Expose the victim’s chest and attach the AED pads according to the diagrams.
• Ensure no one is touching the victim during the analysis and shock delivery.
• Resume CPR immediately after the shock is delivered.

Conclusion

Basic Life Support is a critical skill that can make a difference in emergency situations. Remember the key steps: assess the situation, check for breathing, perform chest compressions, deliver rescue breaths, and use an AED if available. Consider taking a certified BLS course for hands-on practice and further knowledge. Always be prepared to act in emergencies, as your response could save a life.