ressions in infants, kids, and adults, and how to coordinate the compressions with rescue breathing.
A is for airway. After 30 compressions have been completed, the victims airway must be open for breathing to be restored. The airway may be blocked by the tongue when someone loses consciousness or may be obstructed by food or another foreign object.
In a CPR course, participants learn how to open the airway and position the person so the airway is ready for rescue breathing. The course will include what to do to clear the airway if you believe an infant or child has choked and the airway is blocked.
B is for breathing. Rescue breathing is begun after 30 compressions have been completed and the airway is open. Someone performing rescue breathing essentially breathes for the victim by forcing air into the lungs. This procedure includes breathing into the victims mouth at correct intervals and checking for signs of life
1. Check Responsiveness
Tap the persons shoulder and shout, "Are you OK?"
Look for normal breathing. Call 112 if there is no response.
Start Hands-Only CPR.
Hands-Only CPR should not be used for adults whose cardiac arrest is due to drug overdose, near-drowning, or an unwitnessed cardiac arrest. In these cases, do a conventional CPR combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing.
2. Do Chest Compressions
Place the heel of your hand on the center of the persons chest.
Place the heel of your other hand on top of your first hand, lacing fingers together.
Keep arms straight and your shoulders directly over your hands.
Push hard and fast, compressing chest at least 2 inches.
Let chest rise completely before pushing down again.
Compress at least 100 times per minu
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