Sunday, May 23, 2010

CPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

What is CPR?

  • When there is no pulse, meaning that the heart has stopped beating, an artificial circulation(chest compression) takes place.
  • CPR – A combination process of chest compressions with artificial ventilation.

The Resuscitation Sequence


CHECK FOR DANGER
Look for any potential danger around you and the casualty

CHECK FOR CASUALTY’S RESPONSE
Tap the shoulder and try to get a response by asking questions or gently shaking him

OPEN THE AIRWAY
Perform head-tilt, chin-lift to open the airway

CHECK BREATHING
Check for breathing. Look, listen and feel

BREATHE FOR THE CASUALTY
If the casualty is not breathing, keep the head tilted back, pinch the nostrils closed, and give two breaths of mouth-to-mouth ventilation

CHECK FOR SIGNS OF LIFE
Monitor for signs of life (any movements or speech) for up to ten seconds. If there is no sign of recovery, begin CPR

COMMENCE CPR
Alternate 30 chest compressions (push hard and fast) to 2 breaths of artificial ventilation

Here's a video to make things clearer..

Go to this page for a more detail explaination mates! ;)

http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/first-aid-advice/life-saving-procedures/cpr-for-adults.aspx

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