Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an important skill that plays a role in saving lives when a sudden cardiac arrest arises. It can happen anytime and anywhere at your workplace, at home and in any place.
Will share in this blog the importance and steps to perform CPR for adult.
What is CPR stands for?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is an emergency life-saving technique performed when someone’s heart has stopped beating or they have stopped breathing. CPR involves a combination of chest compression and rescue breath (mouth to mouth or mouth to nose breathing) to maintain blood circulation and oxygen supply to vital organs until paramedics arrived.
Importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR is a vital skill because it saves people’s lives offers a second life and prolongs their meaningful existence.
Types of CPR
- Hands-Only CPR is the easiest way to save life in 2 steps, first Call emergency 911 and second give a continuous compression until the paramedics arrive.
- CPR With Rescue Breaths is a lifesaving technique that involves both chest compression and giving breaths to maintain the oxygen supply.
Steps for CPR-Adults
Before giving CPR keep remember this word DRS ABCD to follow the steps.
D – Danger Assess the area, secure and check the area if it’s safe to give the initial first aid.
R – Response Check if the person is responsive by tapping their shoulder and shouting. “Are you okay” if do not respond give quick action.
S – Send for help Call for help if you’re alone call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately. If someone is around with you, instruct them to call for help while you continue with CPR.
A – Airway Open an airway, gently tilt the person’s head backward and lift their chin to open their airway. This helps ensure clear passage for air.
B – Breathing Check if the person is breathing, if breathing normally place on recovery position. If not breathing proceed on the next steps.
C – CPR Start give CPR if the person is not breathing normally. Give 30 compressions then 2 breaths, repeat the cycle until the paramedics came.
D – Defibrillation If an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is available, use it as soon as possible. AED is very user-friendly and will guide you as it has easy step-by-step voice prompt instructions for what you need to do.
Guide for DRS ABCD
Execution of Chest Compression
- Get the person on the ground and kneel next to them.
- Place your heel on the bottom half of your breastbone in the center of your chest. Put your other hand over your first hand and clasp your fingers.
- Place your hands above the patient’s chest.
- Place your weight on their chest (not only arms) and hold your arms straight, push straight down by one-third of the depth of their chest.
- Deliver the pressure. The process of pressing down and releasing shall be referred to as 1 compression.
Execution of Mouth to Mouth
- To open the airway, put one hand on the top or forehead of the person’s head and the other under the chin to push the head back.
- Press the soft tip of the nose cover with your index finger and thumb.
- To open the mouth of the person, use your thumb and fingers.
- Take a deep breath. Then, place your hand over the victim’s mouth to create a seal.
- Take one deep breath every 1 second and see if the chest goes up or down.
- After breathing, look at the person chest and check for the chest to drop. Listen and check for any signs of air being pushed out. Keep head tilt and chin lift position.
- If the chest does not rise as the breath is being taken, perform the head tilting-chin lift again.
“CPR is not just a skill, it’s an act of kindness that can change the world.”
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Source:
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/performing-cpr/cpr-steps
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/how-to-perform-cpr