CPR     

 

    PERFORMING CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)

    1. Make sure the scene is safe for you to help.
      Make sure the patient is clear of other
      immediate danger such as traffic or weapons.
    2. Try to take precautions with gloves, pocket mask, etc.
    3. Make sure you know how many patients you have.
    4. Determine if they are conscious by tapping
      and shouting "Are you OK?"
    5. If no response have someone call 911.
    6. Position the patient on their back.
    7. Open the airway with a head-tilt chin-lift
      or jaw-thrust maneuver.
    8. LOOK-LISTEN-&-FEEL for breaths.
      CHECK BREATHING FOR 5-10 SECONDS.

    9. If they aren't breathing.... . . .
      VENTILATE TWICE.

    10. Check for a pulse by palpating(feeling)
      the carotid artery.
      CHECK THE PULSE FOR 10 SECONDS.
    11. If there is no pulse BEGIN CHEST COMPRESSIONS
      at a rate of 15 COMPRESSIONS and 2 BREATHS per cycle.
      NOTE: If it is a CHILD, BEGIN CHEST
      COMPRESSIONS at a rate of 5 COMPRESSIONS
      and 1 BREATH per cycle.
    12. Recheck the pulse after ONE MINUTE.
    13. CONTINUE UNTIL HELP ARRIVES, EVEN IF YOU FEEL TIRED.

     

 

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    This is intended as a supplement to information learned in a complete CPR course instructed by the American Heart Association.
    It is not to be used as your only guide for CPR unless in emergency situations.
    Please use this only as a guideline for the proper steps in CPR.
    For more information please contact your local American Heart Association for class information.