1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)

2. Words to Know
Cardiac Arrest- Sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.
3 C’s- Check, Call, Care
CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Asphyxiciation- Choking
AED- Automated External Defibrillator

3. Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Signs and Symptoms
Mouth to mouth or hands on double the chances of living.
Chances of living are reduce 7 to 10% with every minute of delay until AED is used.
Only 1/3 bystanders intervene.
Signs and Symptoms
Sudden loss of responsiveness.
Sudden Collapse
No Pulse
No Breathing
Loss of consciousness
Fatigue or irregular/rapid heartbeat

4. Steps 1. Secure the scene. Make sure you are out of harms way.
Check for safety hazard such as traffic, fire, down power lines, etc.
If they are in danger, move them quickly and carefully.
Keep their neck as immobile as possible when moving the victim.

5. Steps Cont… 2. Check for consciousness 3. Look, listen and feel.
Tap the victim and shout for attention.
If no response, call 911 and then…
3. Look, listen and feel.
Watch to see if the chest is moving.
Listen and feel for any signs of breathing.
Feel for a pulse: Carotid artery (in neck) or brachial artery (in arm). DO NOT USE YOUR THUMB!!!

6. Administering CPR Position victim for breaths/compressions
Make sure the victim is face up
Tilt the head back, pinch the nose and perform two rescue breaths. You should see the chest rise.
Chest compressions.
Perform 30 chest compressions at a depth of 2 inches and a rate of 100 times per minute.
The heel of the hand should be pushed in the center of the chest.

7. AED Use Automated External Defibrillator
Only effective treatment for restoring regular heart rhythm
Locations
Schools: Front office
Look for signs in malls and other high traffic areas