Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Definition: 

(CPR) is an emergency procedure conducted to revive the cardiac
function and breathing of a person whose heart just stopped beating or not breathing. This might include chest compressions (CPR — which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation), to get the heart pumping blood through the body again, and/or rescue breathing, to push oxygen into lungs when someone is not breathing on his or her own. Prompt CPR can largely improve the survival statistics where cardiac arrest is concerned.

How to do Adult CPR Significantly

Check for Responsiveness:

Gently shake the person's shoulders and yell, "Can you hear me?

Immediately start CPR if there is no response and ask someone to call for emergency services.

Check for Breathing:

Lean the head back and pull up on chin.

Unlock the Airway: 

(look for chest rising, listen or feel breathing) No more than 10 seconds

If not breathing or only gasping, start CPR.

Chest Compressions:

To do chest compressions, put the heel of one hand on the center of their chest at nipple line.

Bring the other hand on top of the first and lock your fingers together.

With your elbows locked, use the weight of your body to make rapid depression at an approximate rate 100–120 depressions per minute following a straight line. Make a depth up to 2 inches.

Rescue Breaths:

Repeat 30 compressions, then give two rescue breaths

Lean the person's head back and lift up on their chin.

Pinch the nose shut, place your mouth over theirs and give a 1-second breath that makes their chest rise.