Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR, Adult
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a skill that almost anyone can learn to perform. It can be lifesaving when performed on a person whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped. When the heart stops beating, the flow of blood to the brain and other vital organs also stops. This usually causes brain damage or death if not treated within minutes.
CPR consists of steps that are based on the CAB sequence: chest compressions, airway, and breathing.
If you see an adult collapse and lose consciousness or if you encounter an adult who appears to be unconscious, do the following:
1 Ensure scene safety. Quickly look at the area where the ill or injured person is located. Go to help the person only if the location (car, street, room, hillside) appears to be safe to enter.
2 Check for response. Shake the person or tap a …show more content…
3 Shout or call for help.
• If you are by yourself, shout for help. If someone responds, tell that person to call local emergency services (911 in U.S.). Also tell the person to get an automated external defibrillator (AED) if this equipment is nearby and accessible. If no one responds, call emergency services yourself.
• If there are two rescuers, one rescuer should prepare to begin CPR, and the second rescuer should call emergency services. The second rescuer should also get an AED if one is available. The AED provides an electric shock to the heart if necessary, which can restart the heart. AED devices are found in many airports, gyms, large buildings, sports facilities, and public transportation vehicles. After calling emergency services and possibly getting an AED, the second rescuer should return as soon as possible and use the AED (if available) or assist with CPR.
4 Position the person. If possible, the ill or injured person should be on a hard surface and should be facing up. You may need to roll the person into this
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a skill that almost anyone can learn to perform. It can be lifesaving when performed on a person whose breathing or heartbeat has stopped. When the heart stops beating, the flow of blood to the brain and other vital organs also stops. This usually causes brain damage or death if not treated within minutes.
CPR consists of steps that are based on the CAB sequence: chest compressions, airway, and breathing.
If you see an adult collapse and lose consciousness or if you encounter an adult who appears to be unconscious, do the following:
1 Ensure scene safety. Quickly look at the area where the ill or injured person is located. Go to help the person only if the location (car, street, room, hillside) appears to be safe to enter.
2 Check for response. Shake the person or tap a …show more content…
3 Shout or call for help.
• If you are by yourself, shout for help. If someone responds, tell that person to call local emergency services (911 in U.S.). Also tell the person to get an automated external defibrillator (AED) if this equipment is nearby and accessible. If no one responds, call emergency services yourself.
• If there are two rescuers, one rescuer should prepare to begin CPR, and the second rescuer should call emergency services. The second rescuer should also get an AED if one is available. The AED provides an electric shock to the heart if necessary, which can restart the heart. AED devices are found in many airports, gyms, large buildings, sports facilities, and public transportation vehicles. After calling emergency services and possibly getting an AED, the second rescuer should return as soon as possible and use the AED (if available) or assist with CPR.
4 Position the person. If possible, the ill or injured person should be on a hard surface and should be facing up. You may need to roll the person into this