5 Steps to Perform CPR in Adults, Child, infant and Pet

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a technique used in an emergency when a person’s heart has stopped beating and their breathing has stopped.

CPR What is it?:

 Cardio = HEART
 Pulmonary = LUNGS
 Resuscitate = REVIVE
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) refers to basic airway management, artificial ventilation, and chest compressions to provide oxygen and circulation to core organs: the heart, brain, and lungs. In children, CPR has been shown to improve survival from drowning, and it may also benefit patients in CPA from other causes.

5 Steps to Performing CPR

1: Access Scene Safety:

 Check the area for any safety hazards that may be harmful to you.

2: Check for Responsiveness:

 Tap the victim’s shoulder and shout, “Are you OK?”

3: Look for Normal Breathing:

 Look for normal chest rise and fall.

4: Call 9-1-1: if no response,

 Call 9-1-1 or send someone else to do so.

 Make sure the victim is lying on a firm and flat surface facing upwards.

5: Start CPR:

Basic Life support chain in adults:⇓

 If not breathing and unresponsive.