Hands-Only CPR

C-Cardio

External chest compressions

P-Pulmonary

Artificial breathing

R-Resuscitation

The restoration of life

Sudden Death

Temporary, victim has a chance of being back to life. Possible if CPR is started within 4-6 minutes, .
under "normal" conditions.

Biological Death

Permanent

Situations

Heart attack, accidents, drowning, suffocation, shock, drug overdose, electrocution

# 1~ CPR

Check the Scene, and Call

# 2 ~ CPR

Give chest compressions

#3 ~ CPR

Do not pause between compressions - continue giving chest compressions

AED

Automated External Defibrillator

Step #1

Check the scene, then check the person

Step #2

Shout, Tap on the shoulder and Shout "Are you okay"? while checking for normal breathing for 5-10 seconds.

Step #3

If the person does not respond and is not breathing normally, call 911

Step #4

If unresponsive and not breathing, BEGIN chest compressions

Tips

Whenever possible, use disposable gloves when giving care.
Occasional gasps are not normal breathing.
Use speaker mode on your mobile phone to alert EMS while giving care.

Step #5

Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest

Step #6

Place the heel of the other hand on top of the first hand, lacing your fingers together

Step #7

Keep your arms straight position your shoulders directly over your hands

Step #8

Push hard, push fast. Compress the chest at least 2 inches. Compress at least 100 - 120 times per minute. Let the chest completely rise before pushing down again.

Step #9

Continue chest compressions

AED Step #1

Turn on AED

AED Step #2

Remove clothing from chest, wipe chest dry if needed.

AED Step #3

Attach a pad to right upper chest, and one to the left lower side below the arm pit.

AED Step #4

Plug in connector if necessary

AED Step #5

Voice prompts will say -- Analyzing Patient. Make sure no one is touching the patient--Say "CLEAR" in a loud and commanding voice.

AED Step #6

Voice prompt - - No shock advised, continue compressions.

AED Step #7

Voice prompt: Shock advised, Make sure no one is touching the patient, Say "CLEAR" in a loud and commanding voice, then push the shock button

AED Step #8

Perform compressions and follow the Voice prompts

Normal Breathing is

Quiet, Regular, and Effortless

Do not stop compressions, except in one of these situations:

1. You notice obvious sign of life
2. Another responder arrives and takes over
3. You are alone and too tired to continue
4. An AED is ready to use
5. EMS personnel take over
6. The scene becomes unsafe