CPR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

CPR: Manually preserves brain function until further measures to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest. In other words, the CPR rescuer becomes “Life Support Machine” “Life Support Machine”

DR. ABC D anger: Check for any dangers to yourself R esponse: Check for a response from the casualty. Shout and gently shake them on the shoulders. A irway: Kneel by the casualty’s head and open their airway by tilting their head backwards B reathing: Place your ear above their mouth and look at their chest. Check for normal breathing (regular breaths) for up to 10 seconds C ompressions: If the casualty is not breathing, you should call an ambulance and start chest compressions.

You should only stop doing CPR if: A defibrillator arrives and is about to be used The casualty shows signs of life: coughing, breathing etc. You are asked to stop by a healthcare professional (ambulance crew etc.) You become too exhausted to continue The situation suddenly becomes too dangerous