In CPR, the CABD sequence stands for which set of components in the correct order?

In CPR, the CABD sequence stands for which set of components in the correct order?

• A. Compressions, Airway, Breathing, Defibrillation
• B. Airway, Breathing, Compressions, Defibrillation
• C. Compressions, Breathing, Airway, Defibrillation
• D. Defibrillation, Compressions, Airway, Breathing

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that CPR prioritizes restoring circulation first, then addressing the airway and breathing, and finally applying a defibrillator if the rhythm is shockable. Compressions are the first step because they generate blood flow to the brain and heart when the heart isn’t pumping. Once compressions are underway, opening the airway and delivering rescue breaths helps oxygenate the blood that’s circulating. After airway and breathing are addressed, defibrillation is used as soon as a shockable rhythm is identified to reset the heart’s rhythm and improve chances of recovery. So the sequence that matches this order is Compressions, Airway, Breathing, Defibrillation. If other sequences push airway, breathing, or defibrillation ahead of compressions, they delay the crucial blood flow to vital organs, which is why they’re not the best fit for the standard CABD order.

The main idea here is that CPR prioritizes restoring circulation first, then addressing the airway and breathing, and finally applying a defibrillator if the rhythm is shockable. Compressions are the first step because they generate blood flow to the brain and heart when the heart isn’t pumping. Once compressions are underway, opening the airway and delivering rescue breaths helps oxygenate the blood that’s circulating. After airway and breathing are addressed, defibrillation is used as soon as a shockable rhythm is identified to reset the heart’s rhythm and improve chances of recovery. So the sequence that matches this order is Compressions, Airway, Breathing, Defibrillation. If other sequences push airway, breathing, or defibrillation ahead of compressions, they delay the crucial blood flow to vital organs, which is why they’re not the best fit for the standard CABD order.