How to perform CPR

How to perform CPR 

Check the scene for safety and put on personal protective equipment

If the person seems unresponsive, check for life-threatening conditions, using shout-tap-shout

If the person still isn't breathing, call 9-1-1

Kneel down and place the person on their back, on a firm, flat distance

Give 30 chest compressions

Give two breaths

Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and two breaths, and use a AED [defibrillator], as soon as one is available

'If the person does not respond, and is not breathing, or only gasping, CALL 9-1-1 and get equipment, or tell someone to do so.

'Kneel beside the person. Place the person on their back on a firm, flat surface.

'Give 30 chest compressions. Hand position: Two hands centered on the chest. Body position: Shoulders directly over hands [and keep] elbows locked. Depth: At least two inches.'

The instructions continued, 'Rate: 100 to 120 per minute. Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression. Give two breaths. 

'Open the airway to a past-neutral position using the head-tilt/chin-lift technique.

'Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath, and make complete seal over the person's mouth with your mouth.

'Ensure each breath lasts about one second and makes the chest rise. Allow air to exit before giving the next breath.'

The next steps include: 'If the first breath does not cause the chest to rise, re-tilt the head, and ensure a proper seal before giving the second breath. 

'If the second breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway.

'Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and two breaths. Use an AED [defibrillator] as soon as one is available! 

'Minimize interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10 seconds.'

 

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