CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION CPR

Check, Call, Care Check the scene, then check the person No response, Call 911 and get an AED ( use as soon as it arrives) CARE- See if the victim needs help. First, check for breathing.

Look, Listen, and Feel Look, listen, and feel is a way to check for breathing. You look at the chest to see if it rises and falls, listen for breathing with your ear, and feel for breaths on your cheek.

Opening the A irway Place a hand on the victim’s forehead and the other under the chin. Push down on the forehead and pull up on the chin to open the airway.

Mouth-to-Mouth B reathing Pinch the nose closed with thumb and index finger. Take a regular (not deep) breath and seal your lips around your victim’s mouth, creating and air tight seal.

Mouth-to-Mouth B reathing Give 1 breath (blow for about 1 second). Watch for the chest to rise as you give the breath. If the chest does not rise, repeat head tilt- chin lift. Give a second breath (1 second). Watch for chest to rise.

Compressions for C irculation One important part of CPR is chest compressions, which keep blood flowing to the heart, brain, and other vital organs. Compressions should be delivered at a speed of 100 per minute. (not the actual number of compressions)

Chest Compression Technique Position yourself at victim’s side. Make sure the victim is lying on his/her back on a firm, flat surface. Move or remove all clothing covering the victims chest. Put the heel of one hand on the center of the victim’s bare chest between the nipples.

Chest Compression Technique Put the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand. Straighten your arms and position your shoulders directly over your hands.

Chest Compression Technique Push hard and fast. Press down 1 1/2 to 2 inches with each compression. At the end of each compression make sure you allow the chest to recoil or re- expand completely.

Chest Compression Technique Complete chest wall recoil maximizes refilling of the heart after each compression. Complete cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, until AED arrives. Minimize interruptions to 10 seconds or less.

Common Steps to Operate All AED’s Once the AED arrives put it at victim’s side, next to rescuer who will operate it. 1. Power on the AED 2. Attach electrode pads to victim’s bare chest. 3. “Clear” the victim and Analyze the rhythm. 4. If the AED advises shock, it will tell you to be sure to clear the victim and press the shock button.

AED Operation As soon as the AED gives a shock, begin CPR starting with chest compressions. After 2 minutes of CPR, the AED will prompt you to repeat steps 3 and 4. You will repeat process until help arrives or you become to exhausted too continue.