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How to perform CPR?
How to perform CPR?
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) an emergency procedure performed when the heart stops beating, a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths.
1. CHECK the area for safety and form an initial impression and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
2. Check for breathing, life - threatening bleeding, and other life-threatening conditions if the person doesn't seem to be responding by using shout-tap-shout.
3. Call 9-1-1 and acquire equipment if the person is not breathing or simply gasping and not responding; otherwise, direct someone to do so.
4. Place the person on their back on a firm, flat surface
5.Give 30 chest compressions
Hand position: Two hands centered on the chest
Body position: Shoulders directly over hands; elbows locked
Depth: At least 2 inches
Rate: 100 to 120 per minute
Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression
6. Give 2 breaths
Open the airway to a past-neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique
Ensure each breath lasts about 1 second and makes the chest rise; allow air to exit before giving the next breath
Note: If the 1st breath does not cause the chest to rise, re tilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the 2nd breath If the 2nd breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway
7. Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Use an AED as soon as one is available!
Performing CPR on a Child / Baby.
Performing CPR on a Child / Baby.
1. lay the baby or child on their back on a solid, flat surface
For a child, kneel beside the child
For a baby, stand or kneel to the side of the baby, with your hips at a slight angle
2. Give 30 compressions
For a child, with your other hand on top and your finger interlace and off the child's chest the heel of one hand in the child’s chest
Lock your elbow and place your shoulder directly above your hand
Keep your arms straight
Push down hard and fast about 2 inches at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
Allow the chest to return to normal position after each compression
For a small child, use a one-handed CPR technique
Place the heel of one hand in the center of the child’s chest
Push down hard and fast about 2 inches at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
For a baby, place both thumbs (side-by-side) on the center of the baby’s chest, just below the nipple line
Use the other fingers to encircle the baby’s chest toward the back, providing support
Using both thumbs at the same time, push hard down and fast about 1 ½ inches at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
Allow the chest to return to its normal position after each compression
Alternatively, for a baby, use the two-finger technique
Use two fingers placed parallel to the chest in the center of the chest
For a baby, if you can’t reach the depth of 1 ½ inches, consider using the one-hand technique
3. Give 2 breaths
For a child, open the airway to a slightly past-neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique
For a baby, open the airway to a neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique
Blow into the child or baby’s mouth for about 1 secon
Ensure each breath makes the chest rise
Allow the air to exit before giving the next breath
If the first breath does not cause the chest to rise, retilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the second breath. If the second breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway
4. Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths until:
You notice an obvious sign of life
Another trained responder is available to take over compressions
EMS personnel arrive and begin their care
You are alone and too tired to continue
The scene becomes unsafe
You have performed approximately 2 minutes of CPR (5 sets of 30:2), you are alone and caring for baby, and you need to call 9-1-1
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