CPR

Question 1

Steps

Answer 1

1. Check if surroundings safe and if people around you
2. shake the person by the shoulders to check consciousness and say “ Are you alright ? “
3. If no response, call 112 : give location, tell person is unconscious and say that you will check for breathing and do cpr (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if needed
4. Lift head with hand under chin and hand on forehead, listen for breathing and check abdomen if anything
5. Start cardiac massage with hand in fist, should go 5cm in depth but better too strong than too weak. 1.5 - 2 compression a second
6. 30 compression - 2 breath
7. Mouth to mouth and close nose
8. Ask on phone if AED nearby and if yes get it. 1 path on Flank and 1 on pectoralis
9. If regain consciousness, put in safety position by pulling arm and leg and having other leg and arm extended. Wait for emergency to arrive