Cpr Essay Introduction
CPR is not a method of restarting the heart as is commonly believed by many people. Rather, CPR is used to return the flow of blood and oxygen throughout the body to delay tissue death and brain damage. When the heart stops. The lack of oxygenated blood can cause brain damage in only a few minutes. CPR consists of two main procedures: external cardiac massage and artificial respiration. External cardiac massage. Commonly referred to as chest compressions. Manually forces the chest down in attempt to pump blood through the valves of the heart to other parts of the body. Artificial respiration is an attempt to restore breathing to a person whose breathing has stopped. During cardiac arrest, there is no blood flow. Chest
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Gently shake the victim and shout, "Are you OK?" If the person answers, CPR is not needed. If the person is unresponsive or conscious and showing signs of a stroke or heart attack, call 911 immediately and initiate the CAB's of CPR which include, C-Circulation is order to determine if the victim's heart is beating, place two fingertips on his carotid artery, located in the depression between the windpipe and the neck muscles, and apply slight pressure for several seconds, A-Airway is Put the person on his or her back on a firm surface. Kneel next to the person's neck and shoulders. Open the person's airway using the head tilt-chin lift. Put your palm on the person's forehead and gently push down, B-Breaths is Rescue breathing can be mouth-to-mouth breathing or mouth-to-nose breathing if the mouth is seriously injured or can't be opened. using the head tilt-chin lift, pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal. Prepare to give two rescue breaths. Give the first rescue breath lasting one second and watch to see if the chest rises. If it does rise, give the second breath. If the chest doesn't rise, repeat the head tilt-chin lift and then give the second breath. However, In Thailand has died in the sinking around4,000
Gently shake the victim and shout, "Are you OK?" If the person answers, CPR is not needed. If the person is unresponsive or conscious and showing signs of a stroke or heart attack, call 911 immediately and initiate the CAB's of CPR which include, C-Circulation is order to determine if the victim's heart is beating, place two fingertips on his carotid artery, located in the depression between the windpipe and the neck muscles, and apply slight pressure for several seconds, A-Airway is Put the person on his or her back on a firm surface. Kneel next to the person's neck and shoulders. Open the person's airway using the head tilt-chin lift. Put your palm on the person's forehead and gently push down, B-Breaths is Rescue breathing can be mouth-to-mouth breathing or mouth-to-nose breathing if the mouth is seriously injured or can't be opened. using the head tilt-chin lift, pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal. Prepare to give two rescue breaths. Give the first rescue breath lasting one second and watch to see if the chest rises. If it does rise, give the second breath. If the chest doesn't rise, repeat the head tilt-chin lift and then give the second breath. However, In Thailand has died in the sinking around4,000