CPR and Heimlich Maneuver

Chapter 35: Providing First Aid & Handling Emergencies Lesson 3: First Aid for Choking, Rescue Breathing, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Heimlich Maneuver Abdominal Thrusts Symptoms of Choking

Heimlich Maneuver On an Adult

Heimlich Maneuver On a Child

Heimlich Maneuver On an Infant

Heimlich Maneuver On Yourself

Rescue Breathing Respiratory Failure Definition Causes Signs Actions to Take

Respiratory Failure A state in which air is unable to reach the lungs ~ lungs filling with water (drowning) ~ gas poisoning ~ an overdose of narcotics

Signs of Respiratory Failure Dilated pupils A bluish color the lip or fingernails

Steps for Rescue Breathing for Adults Check to see if victim is conscious by asking “are you okay”? If no response, tilt the victim’s head back to open the airway If victim is not breathing, pinch their nostrils and give the person two full breaths

Respiratory Breathing for Adults con’t…. Check to see if the victim’s heart is beating by checking their pulse on the side of their neck If there is a pulse but no breathing, jeep giving breaths at the rate of 1 every 5 seconds. Continue until help arrives.

Rescue Breathing

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Cardiovascular Failure Definition Causes

ABC’s of CPR irway A

ABC’s of CPR reathing B

ABC’s of CPR irculation C

CPR on an Adult

CPR on a Child (age 1-8)

CPR on an Infant

The End Any Questions?