Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, commonly referred to as CPR, is an emergency first aid procedure used when an individual's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
Administering CPR saves lives and is an important first aid technique to learn.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation can be a life saving technique.
- CPR may be performed on a person who has either stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating. It is often used for cardiac arrest, electrocution or drowning.
- The earlier a person is given CPR, the better chance they have of survival.
- CPR consists of rescue breathing and chest compressions.
- When CPR is preformed it keeps oxygen flowing though the heart and brain until medical professionals can arrive.
- CPR should only be performed by a person who has had proper training, in order to not cause injury.
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before beginning any CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program.
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Fast Facts
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Cardio = heart
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Pulmonary = lungs
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Resuscitation = to revive
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Different for adult, child and infant
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1st step always call 911
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Check for a response
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Check for breathing and heartbeat
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ABCs
Airway, breathing, circulation
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Bystander CPR improves survival rates
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75 to 80% of all cardiac arrests happen at home
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If more people knew CPR, more lives would be saved
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Called the "chain of survival by the American Heart Association
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Risks
Sore chest, broken ribs, collapsed lung
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Anyone can take courses
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Begin as soon as possible and continue till help arrives
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No reports of HIV transmission from preforming CPR
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Supplies a small amount blood flow to buy time
