disaster 5th 1108_5th ed 2011 - Homeland Security and Emergency ...

CARDIAC ARREST (GIVING CPR)
Main thing is do compressions to keep blood moving until help arrives!
Things to watch for…
Not responding or passed out
Not breathing and no pulse
Broken bones or chest, head, neck or spine injuries
What to do…
• Yell for help. Send someone to call 9-1-1 and get an AED
• Take about 5-10 seconds to check for pulse and breathing.
If no pulse or normal breathing is detected, begin CPR:
Note: CPR steps are now C-A-B = Compressions-Airway-Breathing
Circulation; Perform Chest Compressions
• Find hand position in center of chest over breastbone
– see illustrations on next 3 pages...
FOR ADULTS – [see illustration 3-1 on page 190]
FOR CHILDREN – [see illustration 3-2 on page 191]
FOR INFANTS – [see illustration 3-3 on page 192]
• Begin chest compressions (at least 100 compressions per
minute) using the following guidelines:
ADULTS – Using both hands, compress chest 30 times.
CHILDREN – Using one hand, compress chest 30 times.
INFANTS – Using 2 fingers, compress chest 30 times.
• Allow chest to recoil completely after each compression.
Airway; Open Airway
• Tilt head all the way back and lift chin. (Be careful with
child’s or infant’s head… just tilt a little bit!)
• Maintain airway
Breathing; Breaths
• Give victim 2 breaths (1 second each). If not comfortable
giving rescue breaths or have trouble making chest rise
within 10 seconds, keep doing compressions. Push hard &
push fast to keep blood moving through victim!
• Repeat 30 chest compressions (and 2 breaths, if doing)
until an AED or medical help arrives or victim recovers.
• If victim recovers (starts breathing or pukes and pulse
resumes), turn victim onto their side to keep airway open.
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