First aid.pptVIP

Company Logo First aid - CPR The aims of First Aid- CPR: preserve life protect the unconscious prevent worsening of the condition promote recovery Seek Medical Assistance. Before you begin Before starting CPR, check: ?Is the person conscious or unconscious? ?If the person appears unconscious, tap or shake his or her shoulder and ask loudly, Are you OK? ?If the person doesnt respond and two people are available, one should call 911 or the local emergency number and one should begin CPR. If you are alone and have immediate access to a telephone, call 911 before beginning CPR — unless you think the person has become unresponsive because of suffocation (such as from drowning). In this special case, begin CPR for one minute and then call 911 or the local emergency number. ?If an AED is immediately available, deliver one shock if instructed by the device, then begin CPR Remember to spell C-A-B The American Heart Association uses the acronym of CAB — compressions, airway, breathing — to help people remember the order to perform the steps of CPR. Compressions: Restore blood circulation 1.Put the person on his or her back on a firm surface. 2.Kneel next to the persons neck and shoulders. 3.Place the heel of one hand over the center of the persons chest, between the nipples. Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands. 4.Use your upper body weight (not just your arms) as you push straight down on (compress) the chest at least 2 inches (approximately 5 centimeters). Push hard at a rate of about 100 compressions a minute. 5.If you havent been trained in CPR, continue chest compressions until there are signs of movement or until emergency medical personnel take over. If you have been trained in CPR, go on to checking the airway and rescue breathing. Airway