CPR

What is CPR?

CPR is when one or more individuals breathe and pump blood for an unconscious victim that has no pulse and can not breathe on their own.

CPR can save lives, especially if it is administered immediately after the victim collapses.

Who should know CPR?

EVERYONE

CPR certified individuals save lives, so the more people who know CPR the better

Is a person who is CPR certified required to administer CPR to an unconscious victim?

NO

An individual should only perform CPR if they feel comfortable in the particular situation.

Face shields can be placed in a wallet or even on a key chain to help protect an individual giving CPR to an unconscious victim.

Steps in Adult CPR(not breathing and no pulse)

Check the scene and responsiveness of the victim

Send for help to call emergency number (911) Head tilt, chin lift Look, listen and feel Give two breathes while pinching off the nose

during the head tilt, chin lift. Perform 30 compressions Repeat 5 times then check for pulse again

and look, listen and feel.

Steps in Adult CPR(has pulse after first round, but is not breathing)

Check the scene and responsiveness of the victim Send for help to call emergency number (911) Head tilt, chin lift Look, listen and feel Give two breathes while pinching off the nose

during the head tilt, chin lift. Perform 30 compressions Repeat 5 times then check for pulse again and

look, listen and feel. If victim now has a pulse but is not breathing

continue rescue breaths.

Steps in Adult CPR(Victim begins breathing and heart starts beating)

Check the scene and responsiveness of the victim Send for help to call emergency number (911) Head tilt, chin lift Look, listen and feel Give two breathes while pinching off the nose

during the head tilt, chin lift. Perform 30 compressions Repeat 5 times then check for pulse again and

look, listen and feel. If breathing and has a pulse turn the victim to their

side

Can a person be sued for performing CPR?

NO

There are laws to protect individuals who try to save a person’s life by performing CPR on them.

A person is protected from being sued unless it can be proven that he or she was negligent or malicious in their actions.

Are chest compressions better then nothing?

YES

If a person does not feel comfortable giving a victim rescue breathes, it is better to perform chest compressions then to do nothing.

What should be done if the breathes do not go in the first

time? If the breaths do not go in either the

person’s airway is blocked or the position of the air way is wrong.

If this happens reposition the head by redoing the head tilt, chin lift.

Also look for an object in the back of the victims throat.

If something can be seen the life saver may try to get the object out, but NEVER perform a blind finger sweep.

Review Steps for Adult CPR

Review Questions 1. What is the first thing someone should do when they

find an individual unconscious and unresponsive? 2. How many breathes do you give an adult? 3. How many compressions do you give an adult? 4. If a person is unconscious and lying in the middle of a

high way next to down power lines that are sparking, what should you do?

5. What is the maneuver called that opens the airway? 6. What should be done when the air does not go into the

victim the first time? 7. Can a person be sued for administering CPR to

someone in good faith? 8. What do we look for, listen for and feel for?