What IS CPR?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is a life-saving emergency procedure that is performed when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
CPR involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths, which help to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the vital organs until medical help arrives.
During CPR, the rescuer compresses the chest with their hands to help pump blood through the heart and lungs and then provides rescue breaths to deliver oxygen to the lungs. This cycle of chest compressions and rescue breaths is repeated until medical help arrives or the person's breathing and heartbeat resume.
CPR can be performed by anyone, but it is important to learn the proper technique and receive training from a certified CPR instructor. Knowing CPR can greatly increase the chances of survival for someone who has experienced cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies.
CPR Full Form
The full form of CPR is Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, cardio meaning heart, pulmonary meaning lungs, and resuscitation meaning revive. In layman’s terms, it’s used to revive an adult, child, or infant that has stopped breathing and/or whose heart isn’t beating. Such incidences can occur following emergencies like drowning, heart attack or stroke, severe allergic reactions, and electrocutions.CPR According to the American Heart Association, everyone should know basic CPR. Emergency workers, such as police, fire, paramedics, doctors, and nurses are required to be certified in CPR. Even many businesses, especially those working with children or that have a lot of work environment hazards, are requiring employees to become trained in CPR.
Today it isn’t uncommon for entities from schools and nurseries to offshore oil rigs and manufacturing companies to require employees to have basic CPR training.
As the AHA points out, considering that 88% of sudden heart attacks occur at home and the many life-threatening accidents that can occur where immediate medical attention isn’t available, it’s important for everyone to know how to perform CPR.
As the AHA points out, considering that 88% of sudden heart attacks occur at home and the many life-threatening accidents that can occur where immediate medical attention isn’t available, it’s important for everyone to know how to perform CPR.
Types of CPR
There are different types of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) that may be used in different emergency situations, including:
(1). Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR: This is the standard CPR technique that is used for adults, children, and infants who are unresponsive and not breathing. BLS CPR involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths.
(2). Hands-Only CPR: This technique is used for adults who are unresponsive and not breathing. Hands-Only CPR involves chest compressions only, without rescue breaths. This technique is recommended for people who are not trained in CPR or are uncomfortable providing rescue breaths.
(3). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CPR: This is a more advanced technique that is used in situations where the person is in cardiac arrest or experiencing other serious medical emergencies. ACLS CPR may involve the use of defibrillation, advanced airway management, and medications to help restore the person's heartbeat and breathing.
(4). Pediatric CPR: This technique is used for children and infants who are unresponsive and not breathing. Pediatric CPR involves chest compressions and rescue breaths that are adjusted to the child's age and size.
Note: It's important to note that CPR should only be performed by someone who is trained and certified in CPR. If you are not trained in CPR and witness someone experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services (911 in the US) and follow their instructions until medical help arrives.
How to perform cpr on adults ?
Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on an adult involves the following steps:
(1). Check for responsiveness: Shake the person and shout "Are you okay?" If they don't respond, call for emergency services (911 in the US) and begin CPR.
(2). Open the airway: Tilt the person's head back and lift their chin to open the airway.
(3). Check for breathing: Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. If the person is not breathing or is only gasping, start CPR.
(4). Perform chest compressions: Kneel next to the person and place the heel of one hand on the center of the person's chest, between the nipples. Place your other hand on top of the first hand and interlock your fingers. Press down on the person's chest, keeping your arms straight and shoulders directly over your hands. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, with a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm). Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.
(5). Provide rescue breaths: After 30 compressions, tilt the person's head back and lift their chin again to open the airway. Pinch the person's nose closed and give two breaths, watching for the chest to rise with each breath. Each breath should last about one second.
(6). Continue CPR: Alternate between 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths. Continue until emergency services arrive or the person begins breathing on their own.
It's important to note that performing CPR can be physically demanding, and it's important to switch with another trained person if possible to avoid fatigue. Also, remember to call emergency services as soon as possible and follow their instructions.
How to perform CPR on childs ?
Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on a child involves the following steps:
(1). Check for responsiveness: Tap the child's shoulder and shout "Are you okay?" If the child doesn't respond, call for emergency services (911 in the US) and begin CPR.
(2). Open the airway: Tilt the child's head back slightly and lift their chin to open the airway.
(3) Check for breathing: Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. If the child is not breathing or is only gasping, start CPR.
(4). Perform chest compressions: For a child over the age of one, kneel next to the child and place the heel of one hand on the center of the child's chest, between the nipples. Place your other hand on top of the first hand and interlock your fingers.
Press down on the child's chest, keeping your arms straight and shoulders directly over your hands. Compress the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, with a depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm). Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.
(5). Provide rescue breaths: After 30 compressions, tilt the child's head back slightly and lift their chin again to open the airway. Pinch the child's nose closed and give two breaths, watching for the chest to rise with each breath. Each breath should last about one second.
(6). Continue CPR: Alternate between 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths. Continue until emergency services arrive or the child begins breathing on their own.
For a child under the age of one, perform CPR with two fingers instead of the heel of your hand. Place your two fingers in the center of the chest just below the nipples, and compress the chest about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm). Give gentle breaths over the child's nose and mouth.
It's important to note that performing CPR on a child can be physically demanding, and it's important to switch with another trained person if possible to avoid fatigue. Also, remember to call emergency services as soon as possible and follow their instructions.
