Health

Adult CPR Steps

1. Check the scene 2. Check for Responsiveness 3. Call 9-1-1 and get an AED 4. Position your body for back blows 5. Give 5 back blows 6. Give 5 Abdominal Thrusts 7. Look for an object 8. 30 Compressions 9. 2 Rescue Breaths 10. AED arrived

Infant CPR Steps

1. Check the scene 2. Get consent 3. Check for Responsiveness 4. Call 9-1-1 and get an AED 5. Position your arms and body 6. Give 5 chest thrusts 7. Look for an object 8. 30 Compressions 9. 2 Rescue Breaths 10. AED arrived

Responsive Adult Choking Steps

1. Check the scene 2. Check for Responsiveness 3. Call 9-1-1 and get an AED 4. Position your body for back blows 5. Give 5 back blows 6. Give 5 Abdominal Thrusts 7. Look for an object 8. 30 Compressions 9. 2 Rescue Breaths 10. AED arrived

Responsive Infant Choking Steps

1. Check the scene 2. Get Consent 3. Introduce yourself 4. Check for Responsiveness 5. Call 9-1-1 and get an AED 6. Position your arms and body 7. Give 5 chest thrusts 8. Look for an object 9. 30 Compressions 10. 2 Rescue Breaths 11. AED arrived

Call 9-1-1 and get an AED

Action taken after checking responsiveness to get emergency medical assistance.

Give 5 back blows

Technique for treating choking by striking the back firmly.

Give 5 Abdominal Thrusts

Technique for dislodging an object from the airway of a choking person.

Look for an object

Check the mouth for any visible obstruction in the airway.

2 Rescue Breaths

Give two breaths to provide oxygen, ensuring airflow into the lungs.

AED has arrived

Automated External Defibrillator is present for use in cardiac emergencies.

Turn on AED

First step in using an AED to analyze heart rhythm and deliver shocks if necessary.

Place pads properly on chest

Correct placement of AED pads to ensure effective defibrillation.

What are the 6 reasons to STOP CPR?

1. Obvious signs of life 2. AED is available 3. Emergency services take over 4. Scene becomes unsafe 5. You are too exhausted to continue 6. The person is declared dead by EMS.