CPR

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that combines chest compressions with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in person who is in cardiac arrest.
• First Aid refers to emergency care given immediately to an individual who, unexpectedly, requires medical attention or treatment.
• The purpose of the first aid course is to teach people how to respond appropriately when someone becomes ill or injured.
• Rescue Breaths


  Provide oxygen to the person's lungs, replenish lungs with oxygen, and maintain circulation.
• Correct Breathing Technique


  Pinch the nose, give one breath through the mouth, breath duration of about one second, and check for chest rise.
• Chest Not Rising


  If chest doesn't rise, check breathing technique, airway blockage, and lung damage. Clear blockages, repeat breath, and continue CPR.
• Priority in Cardiac Arrest

  Call 911, start CPR, and continue CPR until help arrives.
• AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are trained professionals who can perform both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Defibrillation is the process by which an electrical shock is delivered to the heart to stop abnormal rhythms and allow normal rhythm to resume.
• AED stands for Automatic External Defibrillator
• High-quality CPR can double or even triple survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest.
• Basic First Aid includes immediate assistance provided by laypersons without any special training but with basic knowledge on what to do during emergencies.
• The American Heart Association recommends performing high-quality CPR, which includes providing effective chest compressions at the correct rate and depth, allowing full recoil of the chest between compressions, minimizing interruptions in compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation or hyperventilation.
• A First Aid Kit contains basic supplies needed to treat minor injuries such as cuts, bruises, burns, insect bites, stings, etc.
• The First Aider must be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of illness and injury, assess the situation, call for assistance if necessary, protect himself/herself from infection, prevent further harm, and render appropriate first aid care.
• Step 1: Turn on the device by pressing the power button.
• To use an AED, follow these steps:
• The AED analyzes the patient's heart rhythm and delivers a shock if necessary.
• AED uses voice prompts and visual cues to guide users on how to use it properly
• The AED is used when someone has stopped breathing or their heartbeat is irregular.
• AED can be found at public places such as malls, schools, hospitals, and sports venues
• AED is used to treat cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT)
• Chest Compressions are performed at a rate of 2 per second with a depth of about 5 cm (about 2 inches) and a compression-to-ventilation ratio of 30:2.
• Continue with chest compressions until emergency medical services arrive.
• If there are multiple responders available, one person should call emergency services while others perform CPR and use the AED
• If the person does not respond within 30 seconds, start chest compressions.
• After delivering a shock, resume CPR immediately.
• If the victim is not breathing or has no pulse, start chest compressions immediately.
• If there is no pulse, continue CPR until emergency medical services arrive.
• Step 2: Select the mode that best suits your needs (e.g., normal, sport).
• When using an AED, it will analyze the heart rhythm and determine whether a shock is required.
• First Aiders are trained individuals who have completed an approved course in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). They may also receive additional training in other areas related to emergency response.
• For adults, perform 30 chest compressions followed by two breaths
• After delivering a shock with the AED, continue performing chest compressions until emergency personnel arrive
• Chest compression rate should be between 100-120 per minute
• After every 30 chest compressions, give two breaths into the person’s mouth.
• Chest compression rate: 2 inches deep and 100-120 times per minute
• When using an AED, make sure that the victim does not have any metal objects near them, including jewelry, pacemakers, or implanted medical devices
• If the person does not respond within two minutes, start chest compressions immediately