CPR - Procedure

Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Simple Life-Saving Techniques everyone should know!

The way how CPR is performed differs slightly according to the age of the patient. victim. There are two categories:

CPR Procedure for Adults

Call for emergency services
Tilt the head back and listen for breathing
If not breathing normally, do the following:
1. pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours
2. blow until you see the chest rise
3. give 2 full breaths (each breath should take 2 seconds)
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, do the following:
1. using both hands, begin chest compressions
2. push down on the chest 1.5 to 2 inches 15 times right between the nipples

CPR Procedure for Children

Call for emergency services
Tilt the head back and listen for breathing
If not breathing normally, do the following:
1. pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours
2. blow until you see the chest rise
3. give 2 normal breaths
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, do the following:
1. using the heel of one hand, begin chest compressions
2. push down on the chest 1 inch 5 times right between the nipples

CPR Procedure for Infants

Call for emergency services
Slightly tilt the head back and listen for breathing. Be sure to support the child's head.
If not breathing normally, do the following:
1. pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours
2. blow until you see the chest rise
3. give 2 small puffs
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, do the following:
1. Using the tips of the index and middle fingers, begin chest compressions
2. push down on the chest 0.5 inch 5 times right between the nipples

Hosted by www.Geocities.ws