"CPR Basics: How to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Emergencies"

1. What is CPR & Why is it important?

   1. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. In countless cases, the CPR effectively saved one’s life as it doubles or triples the chances of survival.

   2. The standard process involves a series of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing.

   3. Cardiac arrest unattended without CPR can lead to fatal consequences, as the brain and other organs in our body need oxygen to maintain their function. If blood fails to reach these body parts, they can be permanently damaged.

2. How to perform CPR

   1. Check the safety of the surroundings

   2. Check the patient’s consciousness

      1. Shout-tap-shout

   3. Call 911 as soon as possible

   4. Kneel beside the person

   5. Perform chest compression 

      1. Hands centered on the chest

      2. Position: shoulders right above hands, elbows locked

      3. 100-120 per minute speed

      4. At least 2 inches deep

      5. Allow the chest to return to a normal state

   6. Mouth-to-mouth breathing

      1. Head-tilt/chin-lift technique

      2. Pinch the nose shut

      3. Seal over the person’s mouth with your mouth completely.

   7. Continue with 30 reps of chest compressions and 2 mouth-to-mouth breathing until 911 arrives.

3. Speed is key.

   1. Though it may sometimes bring people back to life from cardiac arrest, CPR is first-aid whatsoever. It is important that one calls 911 quickly and allows the patient to receive professional medical treatments.

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/what-is-cpr 

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